WOULD-be burglars failed to gain access to a Windermere property after forcing entry through an external door, say police.

Cumbria Police is investigating the attempted break in at the Jubilee Rooms, on Ellerthwaite Road, which happened between 8pm on Thursday (April 30) and 11am on Friday (May 1).

MORE TOP STORIES: A spokesperson for the force said unknown persons forced open the external door but failed to get into the main part of the premises and did not take anything.

Anyone with information is asked to call non-emergency 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.