Knife raider in horror mask terrifies Goole mum and baby

Police say the man was probably high on drink and drugs when he burst into the house in Goole on Saturday, terrifying the 24-year-old mother.

The woman, who was with her five-month old baby, was threatened with a large knife and forced to hand over her valuables, before the man, who was wearing a mask believed to be from the Scream movies, left.

Police say the intruder was stumbling during the incident and fell over before going out of the back door and down an alley.

A man has been arrested and interviewed, but is not currently considered a suspect.

Police are appealing for help with any sightings of the man, who was wearing grey jogging or tracksuit bottoms with a similar hooded top with the hood up. He was 5ft 6in to 5ft 9in tall, slim and spoke English.

A spokeswoman for Humberside Police said: “If someone bought a mask in the last fortnight it might not have looked out of place.

“What we want to know is did anyone see anyone on Saturday afternoon matching this description? We are particularly appealing to pubs.

“His demeanour suggested he was very drunk or very high.”

The spokeswoman said the intruder entered the property on Fifth Avenue through an insecure back door .

After he made threats the woman handed over a silver Sony laptop computer, 7in Samsung computer tablet, cash, personal papers and a grey cloth baby changing bag.

Detective Sergeant Dean Minter, who is investigating the incident, added: “This is a despicable, alarming incident were a young woman’s home was entered and has been threatened with a large knife and made to hand over valuables.

“She has obviously been left traumatized by this crime. I would appeal for the public’s help to help bring the offender to justice.

“If any one has any information with regards to the identity, sightings or information about the offender or property taken I would urge you to pass this on.”

Call Humberside Police on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.