South Yorkshire Police appeal to identify men in connection with Gleadless burglary

South Yorkshire Police have released images of three men they would like to speak to in connection with an investigation into an aggravated burglary in the Gleadless area last month.

Police were called shortly before midnight on Wednesday May 20 after it was reported that three unknown men attempted to force entry into a house on Gleadless Road and started smashing the rear doors of the property.

The homeowner, a man in his 30s, is believed to have distributed the suspects while they were attempting to break in and the group then threatened him with violence.

While one of the suspects may have had a gun, no shots are reported to have been fired, although a member of the group is believed to have thrown a metal bar at the victim.

The three men fled the scene before officers arrived but no property was stolen during the attack.

Police are urging anyone who recognises the individuals pictured in the CCTV stills to get in touch as they may hold vital information.

To report a sighting, call 101 and quote incident number 4 of May 21 2020.

You can also give information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers via their website – www.crimestoppers-uk.org – or by calling their UK Contact Centre on 0800 555 111.