THREE men wearing balaclavas attempted to break into a house in the early hours in Halesowen.

The frightening incident happened at a home in Bourne Avenue on Tuesday (January 21) at 2.30am.

It is believed the homeowner was alerted by their dog barking and chased off the offenders.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "Police are investigating after it was reported three men attempted to break into a property on Bourne Avenue, Halesowen at 2.30am yesterday (21 January).

"Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, call 101 anytime or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

"Please quote crime reference number 20DY/17691H/20."