WOULD be burglars fled as a house alarm went off after they had damaged a door in an attempt to get in.

The attempted break-in took place at a home on Gorsey Croft, Eccleston Park.

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Unknown offenders had attempted to gain entry to the property before making off when the alarm sounded.

Police say nothing was taken but damage was caused to the door of the property.

Officers are appealing for information following the attempted break-in which was reported at around 4.45am on Tuesday (December 3).

  • People can contact @MerPolCC , 101 quoting reference 19100705980 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.