BURGLARS fled from a Colchester home after being disturbed by the home owner.

Police are appealing for information following the attempted raid at a property in Mile End Road.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: “Thieves forced their way into the property through a rear conservatory door at around 2.25am on Tuesday.

“They fled empty-handed after the occupier awoke and shouted out.”

Anyone with information cal Det Con Mark Peacock at Colchester CID on 101.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.