THIS is the man police want to speak to a man tried to force his way into a property before slashing tyres in a busy West Reading street.

A number of residents in Connaught Road were left furious after waking up in the morning to find their tyres had been destroyed.

It soon emerged that a man had tried to break into a property before turning his attention to vehicles during a string of crimes.

A spokesman for Thames Valley Police said: "Between around 3am and 4.30am on Monday 14 November, an offender attempted to gain entry to a house in Connaught Road, Reading.

"The offender then slashed the tyres of cars parked in and around Connaught Road.

"We are keen to speak to the person in the CCTV as we believe they may have information to help with our investigation."

Anyone who recognises the man in the picture should contact the force on 101.