Appeal for information after aggravated burglary in Warrington

Officers are appealing for information and video footage following an aggravated burglary in Warrington.

Shortly after 9pm on Monday 17 July, police were called to reports of a burglary at an address in Halliday Close, Birchwood.

The caller reported a group of men armed with weapons were attempting to force entry.

Officers attended but the offenders had fled the scene.

Enquiries into the incident are ongoing and officers are urging members of the public with information which could aid the investigation to get in touch.

Detective Sergeant Christopher Sheffield said:

“Enquiries in relation to this incident are in the early stages and we are now appealing for anyone with information, CCTV, or dashcam footage to contact us.

“The same goes for anyone who was in the area at the time and noticed anything suspicious.”

Anyone with information or footage should contact Cheshire Police via cheshire.police.uk/tell-us or call 101, quoting IML-1598954.

Alternatively, information can be given anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.