A man has appeared in court over a brutal home raid where a burglar robbed a wheelchair-bound pensioner and cut off her hand to steal her ring.

Stephen Brisbane, 33, is accused of entering the home of Sandra McGowan, 62, 'uninvited', and viciously assaulting and robbing her on Valentine's Day in Dundee.

Brisbane knocked Miss McGowan out of her wheelchair, grabbing her wrist to 'sever her right hand with a knife' in order to steal her ring, prosecutors claimed.

The suspected burglar stole a number of items from her home, including a mobile phone and a door fob, the High Court in Glasgow heard.

Stephen Brisbane, 33, is accused of entering the home of Sandra McGowan, 62, 'uninvited', and viciously assaulting and robbing her on Valentine's Day in Dundee

Brisbane knocked Miss McGowan out of her wheelchair, grabbing her wrist to 'sever her right hand with a knife' in order to steal her ring, prosecutors claimed. Pictured: Miss McGowan's home in Dundee

Miss McGowan is said to have fallen unconscious during the brutal home raid.

Brisbane allegedly did not get medical help for her.

The charge states he attacked the woman, causing her severe injury, permanent disfigurement and impairment, as well as endangering her life.

Miss McGowan was rushed to Ninewells Hospital after the attack. She had been confined to her wheelchair after a stroke.

Brisbane faces an earlier accusation that he threatened his sister at an address in Dundee and stole a phone.

No plea was entered during the short hearing.

The suspected burglar stole a number of items from her home, including a mobile phone and a door fob, the High Court in Glasgow (pictured) heard

Lord Mulholland continued the case until next month.

After the attack in February, local police were stationed at the home for several hours, reported the Courier.

Brisbane was arrested later on that day, and appeared in court the next day on February 15.

The 33-year-old underwent a psychiatric assessment.

He was subjected to a psychiatric assessment to ensure he was fit to stand trial.

Miss McGowan's family said there had been 'no logic' to the attack.