About 12.20am (Wednesday, January 4), a 70-year-old man was in the lounge room of his home on Kalimna Close, Taree, when two males forced entry to the property.

After a short altercation the man fell to the ground, where he was further assaulted by the intruders who fled with a wallet containing cash and personal cards.

The injured man was treated for lacerations to his head by NSW Ambulance paramedics at the scene.

Officers from Manning-Great Lakes Local Area Command attended and commenced an investigation.

Detectives would like to speak to two males who may be able to assist with their inquiries. They are both described as being of aged 16 to 17, and wearing black clothing.

Anyone with information is urged to come forward.

Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/ Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence. Police remind people they should not report crime information via Facebook and Twitter.