A DISABLED Barry woman, who was attacked on her own doorstep is fearful youths could break into her home due to the poor state of her property.

Brenda Holloway, 54, who is blind in one eye, suffers with arthritis and who has survived two heart attacks, says she living in fear.

She claims that the poor state of her front and back doors leave her vulnerable to further attacks.

The Caldy Close resident was set upon on January 10, when she heard stones being thrown at her window and went out to investigate.

She said: "I didn't see the person hiding by my door.

I was punched me in the stomach which burst my hernia and I was in hospital overnight. Now, as these doors are not secure, I am worried that someone may break in."

This latest complaint is just one in a long line of battles Brenda has had with the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

She first came to the News in November last year after the local authority failed to act on flood water threatening her bungalow.

Now she says the floods have left the front and back doors of her bungalow rotting and unsecured.

She said: "I told the council and they promised me I would have new doors by mid-December.

Then I was told the doors hadn't come in and I've have them by January.

I was then told they would be here by the end of February.

"When I called on Monday, I was told they have a front door, but without a letter box."

Brenda added: "I live on my own and I can't defend myself.

Why am I still waiting for peace of mind?"

A Vale of Glamorgan Council spokesman said: "It does appear that, because of problems in completing drainage works, there has been some delay.

However, council officials have contacted Mrs Holloway this week and arranged for the installation of new doors on Thursday."

Police are still investigating the attack on Mrs Holloway.

Anyone with information should contact Barry station on (01446) 734451.