A woman was left horrified when workmen allegedly entered her flat without her knowledge or permission, leaving her feeling unsafe.

The mum explained that she was “startled” out of her sleep by “three quick knocks” and then someone “entered” before she had the chance to get out of bed, where she was sleeping with her toddler.

“I jumped up and called for them to get out from my bedroom door”, she recounted on Mumsnet.

“They said ‘hello? ‘ I told them again louder to get out and they left. My…