A GUTSY pensioner scared off a would-be burglar by threatening to "thump him" while wearing only his dressing gown.Dave Phillips was taking a shower at his Three Bridges home on March 4 when he heard banging coming from downstairs.The 69-year-old ran downstairs in the dressing gown to find an intruder with black gloves and a black hat trying to force his way through the back door.The burglar tried to intimidate Mr Phillips but the spirited ex-publican fought back. Mr Phillips, who...
