Kris Hession forced his way into a home in Stechford Birmingham area on October 31 last year.

He was disturbed by the police and was later found hiding in a neighboring garden, where he was arrested.

The 40-year-old, of Holford Drive, Birmingham, pleaded guilty Birmingham Crown Court to aggravated burglary, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, possession of a knife or sharp object and possession of class B drugs.

On October 18, he was jailed for seven years and six months.

DC Leigh Draper at West Midlands Police said: “Being the victim of a burglary or attempted burglary often has a terrible psychological impact, so we hope this will bring some comfort to the family targeted by Hession.”