A 94-year-old Essex man fought off a burglar by punching him in the face. The pensioner was confronted by the intruder in his bungalow in Harlow at about 10.30pm on Thursday, police said.
But the burglar fled empty-handed after being thwarted by the elderly resident.
The Essex Police spokesman said: "The 94-year-old occupant had been retiring for the night when he heard a strange noise elsewhere in the property. As he went to investigate, he was confronted by the thief, who demanded the owner hand over some money. The resident refused and instead punched his assailant in the face."
Police said the intruder then "ransacked" the property before leaving empty-handed, having smashed a photograph of the man and his deceased wife.
Detective Constable Jay Mccreath, of Essex Police, said: "This burglar should be ashamed of himself as not only was he foiled by a man nearly three times his age but also that he should stoop to such despicable levels by smashing a photograph of sentimental value."
The burglar was said to have been aged in his late 20s to early 30s. He was described as white with long mouse brown hair and about 5ft 6in tall. Police said he might have a "slightly bruised face" following the incident.
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