Birmingham man jailed for terrifying burglary which caused £2,000 worth of damage

Junior Lovelace and two others threw a brick and wheelie bin through the window of a flat in Haydn Grove, Sheldon, during the early hours of April 2.

The homeowner was sitting watching television when the brick was thrown through his window. Fearing for his safety, he ran into the garden while the group broke in and caused extensive damage to his property.

A witness said he saw three men armed with sticks or bars, and described the commotion as the group raided the flat.

Forensic examination of the scene found blood on one of the broken windows, which was linked to Lovelace.

Lovelace, 22, of Horrell Road, in Sheldon, was sentenced to 26 months in prison for burglary at Birmingham Crown Court on Monday.

Pc Jay Aston, from West Midlands Police's force CID at Stetchford, said: "This was a nasty attack which terrified the homeowner.

"He was forced to hide in his garden as Lovelace and his accomplices ransacked his home armed with weapons.

“We are still seeking to identify the other people responsible and would urge anyone with any information to get in touch.

“No one should have to ensure such a frightening experience in their own home. I hope the jail term offers some comfort to the man affected by this horrible crime.”