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Police are hunting two men who left an elderly victim with horrific injuries after breaking into his home, before beating and robbing him. See NTI story NTIBATTER. Arthur 'Bob' Gumbley, aged 87, was found lying on the floor and covered in blood at his home in Endwood Drive, Sutton Coldfield shortly before 10pm last night. (21 Nov). He had been punched in the face and kicked while on the floor. Mr Gumbley was taken by ambulance to Good Hope Hospital where he is being treated for severe bruising to his left eye, both hands and right arm, which will require surgery. He also suffered bruising to the back of his neck and chest, as well as other facial injuries. The robbery is believed to have taken place between 8pm and 8.30pm last night. The thieves ransacked the house and stole cash from Mr Gumbley's wallet. It is not yet known if any other items were taken. The suspects are both described as white, with one in his late teens and the other in his mid-twenties.