The quick thinking actions of a homeowner may have prevented his Northern Quarter flat from being burgled - as he pulled into his apartment the LADDERS a potential thief had hooked up to his window.

Police are investigating the incident which happened around 11.30pm on Tuesday night.

The concerned man called 999 when he saw ladders against his window, thinking it was attempt to break in.

While he was on the phone, he saw two people stop to talk to the male below and quickly pulled the ladder up in through his window.

Police confirmed they are now checking CCTV in the area.

City centre police tweeted: “Burglars thwarted last night when disturbed by passers-by giving the occupier chance to pull ladders being used through his window.”