A husband and wife ended up in hospital yesterday after a double attack on their home.

Police said a 59-year-old woman suffered an injury to her mouth after she went to her husband’s assistance when he was attacked by a man dressed in black as he left for work at about 1am.

The woman was injured by a second individual at the scene.

Her husband suffered a cut to his head.

The incident happened in Peacock Crescent, Sandys.

The two were treated by EMTs at Port Royal fire station and taken to the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for further treatment.

The same house was targeted on Wednesday night when a man hit the woman in the face and threw a brick through a glass front door at the property.

The attack happened at about 8.10pm.

Anyone with information that could assist police inquiries should contact Chief Inspector Tracy Adams at Somerset Police Station on 247-1001.

People can also call 211 or the main police number, 295-0011.