AN ATTEMPTED burglar was disturbed by a neighbour as they tried to enter a the back door of a property.

The offenders tried to break into a house on Annette Avenue, Newton-le-Willows earlier this week.

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They tried to snap the lock on a back UPVC door at the address but were disturbed by a neighbour.

  • Contact police on 101, @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111.