A WOMAN accused of breaking into her neighbour's house and threatening her with a hammer appeared at Basildon Crown Court on Friday.

Debbie White, 35, is alleged to have forced her way into Victoria Richards home in Crouch Road, Chadwell St Mary and tried to attack her.

White, who is currently living at a bail hostel in Reading, has yet to enter a plea to one count of aggravated burglary on July 20.

The defendant was released on conditional bail and will return to the court on Friday, October 12.