A BURGLAR got away with some cans of fruit cider after forcing entry to a Breightmet home.

Police received reports of a break-in at a property in Kingsfold Close shortly after 11.15pm.

Officers from Bolton North tweeted: "A rear window was forced open, items were moved around inside and some cans of fruit cider were stolen from the fridge.

"The occupant returned home and disturbed the offender who ran back out the rear window."