Ref. 30698-23EDITH Smith, 90, is still traumatised after she was burgled earlier this month.

The courageous widow sent the intruder packing after threatening him with her walking stick.

But he still managed to steal £50 in cash and her post office book.

The Wroughton pensioner woke up in the early hours of the morning to find the man standing in her bedroom doorway.

"Luckily, I had my wits about me, but it still shook me up a lot, she said.

"I didn't sleep for three days afterwards.

"I just kept thinking of him being in my room.

"It's a very traumatic having a stranger in your own home.

"I think the police are doing their best to deal with the problem."

The thief entered Edith's home via an open window."It was a hot night, and I thought nothing of leaving my window open. Now, I always ensure my windows are closed between I go to bed."