A MAN was injured as he tried to stop three masked burglars from snatching a car from his home in Great Sutton.

Officers were called to Summertrees Road at around 1.30am today (Wednesday, July 18) following reports burglars had forced their way into a home and had stolen keys to a black BMW.

One of the homeowners heard the burglars and attempted to stop them driving off with his car but they managed to get away.

He suffered minor injuries to his feet and back as a result.

All three of the thieves were wearing dark clothing and had their faces covered with scarves and baseball caps.

Detective constable Paul Munnerley, of Ellesmere Port CID, said: “While we conduct a number of lines of enquiry I am appealing to anyone who may have seen any suspicious behaviour in the area to call police on 101.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 127173 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.