A 29 year-old woman has been jailed for four years after attacking and robbing an elderly woman in her own home.

Jasmine Junor, 29, of no fixed abode pleaded guilty to the robbery in a hearing at Reading Crown Court on May, 23.

The offence happened just after midnight on April 19 when the victim was sitting in her home in Crowthorne Road, Bracknell.

After hearing banging noises on her window, believing it to be a neighbour, she opened the front door where Junor forced her way into the property.

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The victim was pinned to the wall by her attacker and pushed further as she tried to stop the intruders entry into her home.

Junor threatened to stab the 90-year-old woman and after seeing a shiny object in her hand, she grabbed the victim’s handbag and escaped with £85 in cash.

She was described to be acting in an erratic manner when inside the property, telling the victim that she was homeless and needed money.

Jasmine left the property after the victim waved her walking stick at her and asked her to leave.

The elderly victim did not suffer any injuries from the incident. The offender was identified positively by the victim in an identification parade.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Tracey McQueen from the Priority Crime Team, based at Loddon Valley police station, said: “This was an upsetting and traumatic experience for the victim, who should have been safe inside her own home.

“She showed tremendous courage in challenging Junor, who stole cash from her, and she helped us to bring Junor to justice by positively identifying her.

“Given the weight of evidence, Junor pleaded guilty to the offence during her preliminary hearing at Reading Crown Court.

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“Although she has apologised for the offence, this was a quite shocking incident, and Junor has rightly been given a lengthy prison sentence as a result.

“I would like to praise the victim for her courage in supporting this prosecution.

“Junor’s actions were wholly unacceptable, and she will now have time to reflect upon this while in custody, and I hope that she accepts the help she is offered to turn her life around.

 “I would also like to take this opportunity to thank witnesses and members of the public for their support in helping to bring this prosecution to court.”