DETECTIVES investigating a burglary and theft of a vehicle in Ellesmere Port are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

At 1.30am on Wednesday, July 18, burglars forced their way into a house on Summertrees Road in Great Sutton and stole the keys of a black BMW.

One of the occupants inside the house heard the offenders and attempted to stop them driving off with their car but the burglars managed to escape.

The victim sustained minor injuries to his feet and back as a result.

All three offenders were described as wearing dark clothing and had their faces covered with scarves and baseball caps.

Detective Constable Paul Munnerley, of Ellesmere Port CID, said: "While we conduct a number of lines of enquiry I am appealing to anyone who may have seen any suspicious behaviour in the area to call police on 101."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101, quoting IML 127173 or Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.