A burglar has been jailed after he broke into a home and threatened a family with a knife in order to steal cash and alcohol. 

Anthony Young of Forest Hill Way broke into the home on North Road, Dibden Purlieu shortly before 4am on June 17, 2023. 

The burglar, who was armed with a large knife, forced his way in whilst the family were still asleep but they were later awoken. 

He threatened to harm them unless they handed over money, jewellery and other valuables, gesturing with the knife as he made his demands. 

Young eventually left after a significant amount of time with £800 cash and a child's rucksack which he'd filled with alcohol. 

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He was caught when police found his fingerprints on four bottles that had been recovered, with CCTV footage from the property also showing him wearing the same clothes as the burglar. 

The 31-year-old was also captured on a nearby doorbell camera saying "I've done something bad, I am going to jail."

He was arrested in Fawley on June 25 and after a search of his home, police found shoes matching those worn by the burglar, as well as cash believe to have been stolen. 

Young pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary at Southampton Crown Court on August 20. 

He was jailed for seven years and three months today (October 3) at the same court. 

Trainee Detective Constable, Rich Burbidge, said: “I am so pleased for the family in this case at the outcome and sentence handed down to Young today.

“I believe the years that he will now spend locked away reflect the gravity of his crime that night.

“The incident itself may have only lasted for a matter of minutes, but for the victims in this case, the long-term effects of his actions will sadly last much longer.

“On that morning, he terrorised people in their own home, a place where everyone should be able to feel at their safest.

“Thankfully, justice has been served today and I truly hope this allows the family concerned to move on with their lives, safe in the knowledge that Young is behind bars, where he belongs and where he can no longer harm any other innocent people or the wider Waterside community.”