A 32-year-old man accused of aggravated burglary has been remanded in custody by a judge at Swindon crown court.
Christopher O'Donnell is accused of carrying out the offence in Freshbrook on December 30.
He is accused of brandishing a 12in kitchen knife at the address in Crawford Close and stealing cash and other items worth £100.
O'Donnell, of Walter Close, The Prinnells, did not enter a plea.
He was remanded in custody until early March.
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