This chilling video shows the moment a man is violently burgled after answering his front door to a woman he thought was delivering a parcel.

The 69-year-old tries to fend off the first attacker from his doorstep in Lucas Avenue, Upton Park, in CCTV footage of the incident, while the woman, wearing a hi-vis jacket and holding a clipboard, stands idly by.

A second man, whose face is covered by a hood, follows in to the house shortly afterwards and closes the door. The incident took place at about 11.30am on Monday, according to the Met.

Police believe a total of four people entered the victim’s home and robbed him of cash and jewellery. The victim sustained cuts and bruises but was able to raise the alarm after the suspects left.

Newham Recorder: The woman is described as white with dark brown/black hair, in her early 20s and with Eastern European accentThe woman is described as white with dark brown/black hair, in her early 20s and with Eastern European accent (Image: Archant)

Det Sgt John Kirby said: “This was a terrifying experience for the man who thankfully suffered relatively minor physical injuries but has been left hugely shaken and understandably frightened.

“I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and may have seen anyone acting suspiciously to call the police.”

One of the male suspects is described as Asian, about 5ft 8in and wearing a blue jacket, blue jeans and a beanie hat.

Newham Recorder: The first attacker wrestles with Mr Walia at his front door before forcing his way inThe first attacker wrestles with Mr Walia at his front door before forcing his way in (Image: Archant)

The woman is described as white, in her early 20s with dark brown or black hair. She is said to have spoken with an eastern European accent.

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