(ADW) A resident in north-east Luxembourg surprised two suspected burglars in the act who then fled the scene in what has been described as a UK registered car, but not before saying “sorry”.

The incident occurred at about 4pm at a farm in Hoscheid-Dickt and a witness explained to police that he noticed several doors were open when entering a farmyard where the building was located.

The man then heard voices coming from a room in the house and went to investigate.

It was then he stumbled upon two men who, surprised by the resident, fled the house saying “sorry, sorry” as they left.

Enraged by the intrusion, the man followed suit, picking up flower pots as he went and throwing them at the suspects.

The culprits fled in a light-blue car, at the wheel of which a woman was said to be waiting on the N7, and sped off.

Unusually the car was reported to be a British registered and right-hand-drive.

The description of the suspects is vague, with one only described as bald, the other with black, gelled hair.

Anyone who may have seen a light-blue UK registered vehicle in the Hoscheid-Dickt area or saw the men, are asked to call Troisvierges police on: 2448 7200

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