Burglars seriously injure elderly couple in 'cowardly' home invasion attack

An elderly couple has been terrorised and seriously injured during a home invasion at Flinders Park in Adelaide's west.

SA Police said two men wearing balaclavas and black clothing forced their way into the Pine Street home just before midnight.

The 73-year-old woman broke her hip and injured her elbow when she was knocked down by one of the men as she investigated a noise at the rear of the house.

Her 75-year-old husband was struck over the head with a wooden object as he tried to help his wife.

Police said the men appeared to be looking for specific items.

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