A MAN returned home to find thieves attempting to rip the bumper from his car -- then remained in his taxi to follow them.

He gave chase along Wellington Road, in Turton, but the three men escaped. Police say he pulled up outside his home after a night out at 12.30am on Saturday and saw the men trying to rip the bumper and spotlights from his Subaru Impreza.

One wore a beige coat and a black baseball cap.

Witnesses should contact Darwen police on 01254 353844.