A TEENAGE girl was threatened and had property damaged when three men in balaclavas forced entry to her house.

Police are investigating an incident at a house in fern Road, St Leonards.

At about 9.45pm on Sunday three men forced their way in through the front door of the house.

The 16-year-old girl was alone in the house and although she was not harmed she was very shocked and shaken up.

The three men went into various rooms with their faces covered and damaged the TVs and other fittings.

One was wearing a black tracksuit and a balaclava. Another was wearing a red coloured hooded top.

Detective Constable Julian Stokes said: "The motive for this incident is not clear at present and we would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything suspicious, and from anyone with other information.

"You can contact us online or by calling 101, quoting serial 1311 of 29/10."

Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.