POLICE are appealing for witnesses in relation to an attempted burglary in the Arnside area.

The incident occurred between 2.30am and 3am on Friday (September 21) at an address on Parkside Drive.

Officers are also urging residents to lock all windows and doors when they are out of the house and asleep. Residents are also encouraged to also lock all outer buildings and consider a deterrents such as security lighting.

Anyone with any information is asked to email 101@cumbria.police.uk or call 101, quoting incident number 99 of September 21.

Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.