A man was chased home by would-be burglars who tried to kick his door down in a terrifying ordeal in High Wycombe.

At around 9.40pm on Thursday, April 16, three men ran after the victim as he returned home on Tower Street.

Police saying one of them was carrying an object, possibly a weapon.

After he made it back inside, two of the men tried to kick his door open but failed to gain access.

No one was injured during the attempted burglary.

Police say they want to speak to anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in the area at this time.

If you have any information please contact the 24-hour Thames Valley Police enquiry Centre on 101.

If you do not want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111