A ROSS-on-Wye man has been charged on suspicion of aggravated burglary after a vulnerable pensioner was confronted by an intruder with a knife.

The burglary happened in Three Crosses Road, Ross, at 2.30am on Tuesday, April 15.

A 35-year-old man was up before Worcester Magistrates Court on Monday in relation to the offence, as well a burglary that happened in Newent last Wednesday.

He was bailed to appear before Worcester Crown Court in August.