E-fit pictures of two men in connection with an attempted burglary have been released by the police.

The men used a ladder to climb up onto the roof of a flat in Eastbury Road, Watford opposite The Happy Hour pub on Saturday, July 22 between 6.15pm and 6.35pm.

They were confronted by neighbours at the scene and then ran away towards Thorpe Crescent.

PC Jon Holmes, who is investigating, said: “I am keen to identify these two men as they may have information that could help us with our investigation.

“Do you recognise them? If so, please call me on 101, quoting crime reference C1/17/4000.”

Anyone with more information is asked to contact Hertfordshire Constabulary on their non-emergency number 101, online at www.contacthertspolice.uk/Report/Crime, or to contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 08000 111 555 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.