POLICE have released an image of those believed to be responsible for an attempted car jacking against an elderly couple in Pedmore.

The terrifying incident happened in broad daylight in Stevens Road at around 3pm on Monday February 11.

A 71-year-old woman was threatened with a machete on her driveway and then was followed into her house by two masked men.

The assailants were challenged by the woman's husband, also aged 71.

The intruders then fled empty-handed on a red and black scooter.

The victims suffered minor injuries during the confrontation and were treated at the scene.

Police have now launched an appeal to find those responsible.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers and quote crime reference number 20DY/35759G/19.