This is the terrifying moment a masked gang armed with a shotgun and crowbars broke into a house in Gidea Park – after pulling up in a Porsche.

Romford Recorder: Another tries to take out the CCTV cameraAnother tries to take out the CCTV camera (Image: Archant)

The terrifying break-in took place in Wallenger Avenue at 4.45pm on Monday June 15.

As the attackers smashed down the door, the people in the house, all in their 20s and 30s, were injured from the breaking glass.

Detectives have released this footage in their hunt for the four men, who fled in a black Porsche and black Mercedes after stealing two watches.

Romford Recorder: The gang pull up in a PorscheThe gang pull up in a Porsche (Image: Archant)

Anyone with information about the incident or who can identify any of the men should call Havering CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Romford Recorder: A masked man kicks down the doorA masked man kicks down the door (Image: Archant)