A KNIFE-WIELDING burglar wearing a high visibility jacket broke into a house in Delamere Street and threatened the homeowner.

The masked man burst into the house just after 11am on Thursday brandishing a stanley knife and confronted the male victim in the bedroom before making off with a quantity of jewellery.

Police say the 44-year-old victim was unhurt in the attack, but are now appealing for witnesses.

The culprit is described as a male in his 30s, around 5ft8in, of a stocky build and was wearing a black balaclava, fluorescent jacket and was carrying a rucksack.

Anyone with information should call DC John Lyons, from the pro-active policing unit on 0845 4580000 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.