Appeal following attempted Wisbech burglary

Police are appealing for information following an attempted burglary at the home of an elderly man in Wisbech.

The victim, who is in his 70s and vulnerable, was woken by a noise coming from downstairs in his home in Burcroft Road at about 12.30am on Saturday (July 2).

He saw a man trying to prise open a downstairs window using a screwdriver. The victim challenged the man and he ran away.

The man is described as wearing a dark jacket and dark trousers.

Anyone with information, should contact police via webchat, 101, quoting reference number 35/47076/22 or by visiting www.cambs.police.uk/report. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org

DC Pete Wise said: “This was a frightening experience for the victim, and I appeal to anyone who may have seen a man matching this description in the area, or who has CCTV or doorbell footage that could help us, to get in touch.”