Police have been criticised after entering people's unlocked homes and tweeting pictures from inside.

Officers in Coventry on burglary patrol posted several pictures on the @Covcitypolice account of unsecure homes.

However, the tactic faced criticism on social media, with some users questioning the legality of the move and suggesting it should be raised with the Independent Police Complaints Commission.

Responding to one critic on Twitter, the account replied: "What we do is knock the unlocked door shout for a response, then enter in order to raise occupants and secure door."

Police said they would review the burglary prevention tactics based on feedback.

The pictures posted on social media showed officers in several properties in the city, as well as going through unlocked gates.

One tweet, accompanied by a picture of an open door, said: "Another door found insecure. Please double check before you leave your house. Thankfully this has now been secured."

The tactic won praise from some, who said it was a "brilliant idea". One Twitter user said they had experienced a similar police method at university and it had taught them an important lesson.

Another, Abhijit, tweeted: "Well done @Covcitypolice ….people complaining that police shouldn’t have entered the property..would they say the same if they got robbed?"

However, the decision to enter people's homes did not go down well with everyone.

Richard Goodwin tweeted that he would not want police entering his home without an invitation or warrant, while others said it was an invasion of privacy.