A BURGLAR smashed three windows and damaged a back door in a quiet cul-de-sac yesterday (Thursday).

They did not manage to get into the detached home in Hall Green, Malvern, and nothing was taken.

The burglar entered the rear garden and attempted to get into the home by prising open the rear door and windows.

There was extensive damage and jemmy marks caused by excessive force and three windows were also smashed.

It is believed the attempted break-in took place between 4pm on Wednesday, February 8 and 8am the following day.

Anyone with information should call 101 quoting reference number 0653S 090217.