A MAN chased away an intruder who he found attempting to break into his home.

The man, who lives in Furzefield Road, Horsham, reported hearing loud bangs at around 7.30pm on Saturday, before finding a man wearing a black hooded top attempting to break into his home.

He chased him outside, where a second man was seen in the front garden.

The pair ran away towards Church Road, where they appeared to meet up with more men before walking away.

Officers say all the men are believed to be teenagers, between the ages of 14 and 19.

One was described as wearing a black coat with a hood up, black or grey jeans and pure white Nike Vapormax trainers.

Another was wearing a black coat with the hood up, light blue jeans and black and white Nike Air Jordan trainers.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: “Police are appealing for witnesses to an attempted burglary in Horsham on Saturday (February 12th) which was interrupted by a resident.

“Anybody who witnessed the incident or has any information which could help with the investigation can contact police online or by calling 101, quoting serial 1190 of 12/02.”

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