TWO men abandoned an attempted burglary in Ashton-on-Mersey after being rumbled by neighbours.

Police were called to reports of a burglary at Totnes Road yesterday, Wednesday October 5 at 4.30pm.

Two men smashed a window of the back door of the house and tried to get inside but the would-be thieves fled after being disturbed by a neighbour.

The men are described as white, wearing grey hoodies and black trousers.

Anyone with information about this crime should contact the police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.