POLICE are hunting a would-be burglar whose attempt to target a Lockwood house was foiled by the owner.

The suspect entered a house on Fenton Road at 2.15pm on Friday, through an unlocked door. But as he moved through the house, he was confronted by the 58-year-old homeowner.

The suspect made off empty-handed.

He is described as a white male, aged 20 to 22, 5ft 7ins tall, of thin build.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Huddersfield CID on 01484 436685 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.