A burglar smashed his way into a neighbour's home using a spade and stole a TV and an Xbox.
Dean Smith left his victim terrified to return to his home after he broke in through a window, stole belongings and rooted around his bedroom. The 37-year-old went back and forth into the property for around an hour and a half after breaking in overnight on September 24, last year, Durham Crown Court heard.
On Wednesday, Smith appeared at the court to be sentenced for burglary. He pleaded guilty to the single charge at a previous hearing.
