POLICE are on the hunt for a would-be thief who tried to enter a property but was deterred by its owners.

The attempted burglary happened at approximately 4.30am on Wednesday, August 31, at a home on Ashwood Avenue, Padgate.

The occupants were woken up when they heard someone knocking on the front door. They opened the front door and were confronted by a man.

The man is described as white, aged between 20 and 25-years-old and he wearing a dark hooded top. He had a local accent. A second male was not seen.

Police are asking for anyone with any information to contact PC Ian Hampson, Warrington Central NPU on 01244 613860 or alternatively you can leave information in confidence on the Crimestoppers hotline, 0800 555111.