RESIDENTS in Winsley have been urged to remain vigilant following an attempted break-in and a number of unidentified drones being seen flying in the area.

Roy Ludlow, of Winsley Neighbourhood Watch team, said a Tyning Road estate resident had returned from holiday to find someone had unsuccessfully attempted to break into his garage.

He added: “The resident did not report the matter to the police, as he felt that no action would be possible; my own view, which I am sure PC Andrew MacLachlan would support, is that such matters should always be reported.”

Mr Ludlow said building work in Tyning Road means there is a good deal of building material being left around which could prove a temptation to a potential thief.

“With so many workmen legitimately in the area, it is impossible to know if anybody is there without good reason.”

A number of drones have been seen in the Tyning Road area but no-one knows where they are being flown from.