POLICE have released the image of this man who took part in an aggravated burglary and threatened a middle-aged man in his home.

The 6ft intruder, along with a slightly shorter man, entered the house of a 47-year-old in Hambleton View, Thirsk, on Thursday night.

They demanded money from the householder, and threatened him with a knife in his living room at about 11.15pm. Police said there was a struggle before the men fled.

The man is bald with a large stomach and was wearing denim. The second man was wearing a black woollen hat, green fleece and black jeans.

Witnesses are asked to call (01609) 789452.