Attempted break in

[Hornpipe]

We had an attempted break in on Landcroft road last night - minutes after going to bed at about 11.30, a group of people tried to kick the door in but were scared off by our shouts and our neighbours taking chase. There were about 6 people (4 male and 2 female), but they got away. We called the police, but they were obviously unable to do anything. We'll be stepping up security tomorrow, but it's left us pretty nervous and we have an eight week old baby which makes matters worse.

Did anyone else have any trouble last night or perhaps see the group? The police said nothing else had been reported, but the gang weren't shy about creating a lot of noise and bringing attention to themselves, so it seems unlikely that nothing else happened.

Don't forget to lock up, it was a pretty terrifying evening.

[Andystar]

whoa cr*p, i hope u guys are ok.

[matthew123]

Doesn't add up

[PeckhamRose]

What doesn't add up? Curious comment there, Matthew123

Anyway, what a frightening thing to have happened? Were they drunk? I hope you are okay and the police took it seriously!

[sophiesofa]

Cor that is so scary especially with a baby in the house. I'm glad you're all ok and thanks for letting us know.

[Jeremy]

Must have been awful, I hope you are feeling OK now.

It doesn't sound like your average burglary... a fairly large group of people, making noise, trying to kick down a door, drawing attention to themselves. Possibly that's what matthew123 meant?

[HAL9000]

Whatever it was, it doesn't sound like a normal attempted break in (as in burglary) from the telling although I'm sure it must have sounded like that from inside the property.