They forced their way into his flat
William Jessop Way in Hartcliffe(Image: Google Maps)
A man and a dog were left badly injured and requiring treatment following a violent burglary in Hartcliffe on Saturday night, September 6.
The incident was reported at around 11.37pm on William Jessop Way, in Hartcliffe, where two burglars had forced their way into a flat.
BristolLive understands that no arrests have yet been made and the attackers remain at large.
The occupant of the flat was assaulted, and was found by police officers in the road outside the property with cuts to his hand, arm and face.
The ambulance service attended and the man was taken to hospital, where he remains with injuries that are said to be serious, but not life-threatening or life-changing.
A dog was also injured and required veterinary treatment.
Avon and Somerset Police are treating the incident as aggravated burglary.
CCTV and house-to-house enquiries have been carried out, as well as reassurance patrols.
A cordon was set up while initial investigations were carried out. This was removed at around 6.45pm on Sunday, September 7.
Enquiries continue, and anyone with information on the incident, or who may have doorbell or dashcam footage of the moments leading up to it, are asked to call 101 quoting reference number 5225252094.
People can also complete an online appeals form available on the police website.