An investigation is underway into an aggravated burglary at Lingfield Racecourse.

Two suspects are believed to have broken into a small bar within the grounds of the racecourse shortly after 10 o’clock Saturday night.

A security guard disturbed the intruders while they were removing bottles of alcohol.  When a second guard arrived to assist, a slingshot was fired, hitting one of the guards in the face with a ball bearing.

Despite an extensive search the intruders have not been located after escaping on foot.

Both suspects are described as white, mid to late teens and approximately 5ft 8 inches tall.

One is of a slight/skinny build whereas the other suspect is described as of large build.