A DAWN raider stole an elderly woman's savings from her home in a Lewisham.

The 92-year-old suffered bruising and bleeding to her face and leg after the burglar punched her in the face at her Cliff Terrace home.

The intruder bound and gagged her 50-year-old son, and searched the house for cash.

He is described as white, 40, with an athletic build and an Irish accent. He broke in at about 7am, on August 18.

He wore a blue baseball cap and a light blue anorak.

Call Lewisham police on 020 8284 5100.