Dad attacked in his own bed with crowbar.

ROBBERS attacked a fatherof-two with a crowbar as he slept at home with his family, police revealed last night.

The 33-year-old victim suffered a slash wound to his arm and severe bruising to his back during the assault at his house near Dudley at around 11pm on Friday night.

The man, who has not been named, was asleep with his wife, their 13-year-old daughter and two-year-old son when he awoke to the sound of glass smashing.

He investigated the noise at his home in Saltwells Road, Netherton, and was attacked by two offenders who hit him with a crowbar and demanded car keys.

The police spokesman said there were thought to be three people involved and that they escaped in the family's silver Vauxhall Astra - registration number T754 RRE - parked outside.

It is believed the burglars broke into the property to steal keys to a sports car - an Audi TT - also belonging to the family and parked on the drive.

Detective Constable Richard Narrowmore said the victim had been released from Russells Hall Hospital, Dudley, after receiving stitches to his wound.

DC Narrowmore said: 'This was a callous and despicable act on a young couple with children.

'Luckily, the children and their mother were not injured but they are distraught that their father has been attacked in his own home.'

Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.