A Hove man was threatened with a knife when he caught a thief trying to steal his car.

The 39-year-old victim had parked near his home and returned to find a man in his 30s had broken in.

The would-be thief was trying to start the car by hot-wiring it. He drew a knife and threatened the owner before escaping.

He is described as 5ft 5in tall and heavily built with cropped hair. He wore a white shirt and a jacket.