BURGLARS smashed a front window of a house in broad daylight near Colchester.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary in Coach Road, Alresford.

Between 11.30am and 1.30pm on Tuesday, criminals smashed a lounge window and stole a Playstation PS3, an Armani watch and various DVDs and games.

Anyone with information call PC Jo Mangham on 101.