POLICE are appealing for information after an elderly woman was burgled at her home in Burton, near Christchurch.

Details of the burglary have only just been released by police, who say the incident took place last Sunday, around 9.15pm.

Officers have released an e-fit of one man who police believe is responsible for the burglary.

They elderly woman living at the property in Treebys Close was at home at the time and disturbed the offenders in one of the rooms.

They both fled, taking a purse containing cash and a bank savings book from the woman’s home.

Anyone with any information should contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.