Disabled Vic man bashed, robbed

An elderly disabled man has been bashed, bound and gagged during a violent burglary at his Melbourne home.

The 70-year-old was attacked on Sunday in his Reservoir unit and lay bound and gagged for hours until his carer found him.

Four World War II medals he inherited from his father were stolen, along with two mobile phones and a DVD player.

His sister says her brother may now be forced to go into care even though he wants to live independently.