I write in praise of the Hove police - they get so many knocks, a little praise will not go amiss.

I was alone in my home last week and the house was broken into by two young men. I was feeling unwell and was lying on my bed when a man appeared in my bedroom.

Although I am 93, I leapt up and shouted to him to get out - which he did, very quickly.

I immediately rang 999 and the police arrived within five minutes.

They were so kind and efficient, saw I was okay, had the broken window secured and called a neighbour.

The follow-up during the next few days was equally thorough and carried out with such kindness.

Police - God bless them.

-Helen M Warren, Hove