Woman with 'severe physical disabilities left traumatised' after burglary in Tyrone

A woman with severe physical disabilities has been left traumatised after her home was broken in to in Dungannon, Co Tyrone.

The sole occupant of the house, reported that a man had entered her bedroom at around 8.30pm on Saturday night.

The suspect, described as 5' tall, aged in his 30s, with a full bushy beard and wearing a lightweight jacket and denim jeans, ransacked bedroom furniture, taking a sum of money and her mobile phone.

He also searched other rooms in the house before fleeing through a window.

A man, matching the description of the suspect, was arrested a short time later in the Market Square area of the town on suspicion of burglary and property was seized by police.

Officers say it was a horrific attack on a vulnerable and helpless woman.

Detective Inspector Trevor Stevenson said:

"This was a despicable act, which must have been frightening for the victim who was not only vulnerable but also completely helpless. While not physically injured she has been left deeply traumatised by this horrific ordeal."