TWO pensioners were left shaken after youths attacked their Carlton home in the early hours of Saturday morning.
The couple, who live in Lymington Gardens, off Carlton Road, and wish to remain anonymous, had their front door and two double-glazed windows smashed through.
Their front garden was trashed as well.
The 74-year-old woman was woken by the attack at around 3.30am and rushed to alert her 78-year-old husband, who said: "I have never been so scared in all my life.
"My wife looked out of the window as they ran off shouting. They are dirty cowards to do something like that to old-age pensioners.
"I just didn't know what was happening and what to do."
Before they ran away, the group of youths broke the couple's garden ornaments, throwing the garden gnomes through a window.
The victims added: "They smashed everything in the front garden.
"I don't know why they decided to pick on us – we have never done anything to offend anybody in all our time."
The couple, who are still waiting for repairs to be made to their double glazing, said that nothing was stolen.
This adds to their confusion, as it appears there was no motive for the attack.
Nottinghamshire Police confirmed that the incident was reported at 3.45am on Saturday and that no one has been arrested to date in relation to the attack.
A spokesperson said: "Investigations are ongoing and we would appreciate if anybody who has any information came forward."
Police are appealing for witnesses and have asked anybody who can help to call 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.