DETECTIVES investigating an attempted burglary in Colchester this morning are appealing for witnesses.

It was reported that between 8am and 9am, a man was seen to be attempting to force entry into an address East Stockwell Street.

The man, who was described as white, around 5ft 6ins tall, aged in his late-teens to early twenties, of a slim build with brown hair, ran off after getting disturbed.

He was wearing a navy blue puffer-style jacket, blue jeans and white trainers.

Anyone who was in the area around this time and saw a man matching this description or any suspicious activity is asked to call DC Tim Harris at Colchester CID on 101.

Information can also be given completely anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.