Yahoo News Man fights off six armed burglars after they break into his dad’s home
A 20-year-old who was part of the gang in Birmingham has been jailed.
A burglar who broke into a pensioner's home armed with weapons has been jailed for six years.
Mark Jacobs, 20, and around five other men, forced their way into the victim’s home in Kings Norton, Birmingham, pushing him aside.
They demanded money from the man in his 70s but fled after being confronted by his son.
The son suffered injuries to his head and hands which needed medical treatment after he fought the men off, West Midlands Police said.
They added he was "continuing to recover well" from his injuries.
Investigators retrieved CCTV as part of their investigation, with two neighbourhood officers later identifying Jacobs from the footage.
Forensic analysis of Jacob's mobile phone further showed he was in the location at the time of the offence, at about 12.30am on 21 September last year.
Jacobs, of Courtway Avenue, Birmingham, was jailed on Tuesday at Birmingham Crown Court for six years, after admitting aggravated burglary.
Police are still working to bring anyone else involved in this crime to justice.
If you have information please contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat on its website or call 101, quoting 20/121308/23. Or to remain anonymous speak to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
