A MAN was caught on CCTV lurking outside a house in Farnworth - and police suspect he was casing the home for burglary.

CCTV cameras caught the man approaching the house in Cawdor Avenue on November 1 at just after 11am.

He spent several minutes knocking on the door and looking around the property.

While trying to conceal his actions, he then tried to open the door several times.

Det Con May Preston said: “The man is clearly caught on CCTV making efforts to open the front door and, as he is not known to the occupant, we do not believe the motive to be an innocent one.

“The victim has previously been a victim of burglary so is understandably concerned at having her home targeted again and I would appeal to anyone who recognises the person in this image to call me.”

Anyone with information can call police on 0161 8565681, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.