A HOMEOWNER halted an attempted burglary in Hale in the early hours of this morning.

The incident occurred on Chiltern Drive on Tuesday November 29 at around 3am.

A would-be thief was spotted crouched down under a window at the front of a house on the street after attempting to break in through it.

The homeowner disturbed the man, who fled the scene.

Anyone who witnesses suspicious behaviour in the area at this time, contact the police on 101.