Mum sees off bogus police in house raid

but did not come into contact with the victim.

She was not physically hurt in the incident but was ‘extremely upset’ by what has happened.

Detective Inspector John Charlton of Huddersfield CID said: “We are investigating an attempted burglary at a house in Milwater Avenue in Dewsbury at 12.50am on Monday.

“This was an extremely distressing incident with no apparent motive. We are looking at several lines of enquiry including whether this woman has been the victim of mistaken identity.

“This was a shocking incident where a woman was approached by two men at a window of her house and threatened with a knife.

“A struggle ensued but she managed to close it and phone police.

“A liquid was thrown at the window and is being subjected to forensic testing but is believed to be petrol.”

Both suspects are described as Eastern European men.

One of them was wearing a high visibility jacket and brown gardening gloves, and is of a heavy build.

The other suspect had a dark coloured baseball hat on and a long sleeved, dark coloured top and gloves.

Anyone who was in the area and saw anyone acting suspiciously, or who has any information is asked to contact Kirklees CID via 101 quoting 13170314004.

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.