Elderly couple bashed in home invasion

An elderly couple have been bashed during a home invasion at Bathurst in NSW's central tablelands.

Police say the 85-year-old man and 83-year-old woman were woken by a noise at their home at about 1.30am (AEDT) on Saturday.

They were then confronted by two men who demanded money and car keys.

The men assaulted the elderly man, causing him to fall to the ground, before assaulting the woman.

They then fled the scene, taking a car which police later located a short distance away.

The couple were taken to Bathurst Base Hospital in a stable condition and treated for numerous injuries, including cuts to the head, back and bruising to the arms and face.

Anyone with information on the incident is urged to contact Chifley detectives via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.