A PAIR of robbers smashed their way into a house and punched a woman in the face to steal her expensive jewellery.

The 32-year-old victim was at home in Francis Close, Widnes, at around 8.30pm on Saturday when two men burst in through the back door.

She confronted the pair in the kitchen and was punched in the face.

The crooks then pinned her to the table and stole a white gold necklace which had a diamond encrusted cross on it, a silver Gucci watch with a light purple face and a diamond stud earring.

In all the jewellery was worth around £8,000.

The men then ran off down Francis Close towards Coronation Drive.

Anyone with information should call 0845 458 0000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.