A MANHUNT has been launched for two thieves who forced their way into a Hampshire house this afternoon, as the homeowner watched on in horror.

The victim was at her home in Southampton when police say at least two men broke in and stole a haul of electrical items, before fleeing the scene.

The terrifying burglary took place just after 12pm today, at a house in Howard Road, in Shirley.

Officers are still in the early stages of their investigations, trying to establish the exact details of what happened.

No arrests have yet been made.

Anyone with information should call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.