POLICE today appealed for help in tracing a man who was disturbed in a house in Bicester.

At about 3pm on Wednesday, a man was found in a kitchen at the rear of a house in Manston Road, and was chased from the house by the occupant. He ran off in the direction of Launton Road.

He is white, 25-30 years old, medium build, and had short brown hair and a slight moustache. He was wearing a blue anorak and jeans.

PC Mike West said: "While escaping this man climbed over a fence and fell head first into a bush at the side of the garden.

"Due to the nature of the undergrowth, it is highly likely he will have suffered cuts and scratches to his face and hands.

"Did you witness this crime take place or see something suspicious in the area; or do you know a man who has sustained these sorts of injuries in the last week or so?

"We had another attempted burglary reported the following day in the same area and I am very keen to find this man."

PC West can be contacted via the Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505.

If you don't want to talk to police and don't want to leave your name, call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.