An 88-year-old woman spent the night lying on her floor following a 'shocking' break-in at her home.
Officers are still attempting to piece together how the 88-year-old ended up on her floor with injuries.
She was found at about 1.30pm on Wednesday ( February 12) by a Meals on Wheels driver at her home on Somerdale Avenue.
Paramedics rushed to the scene and she was then taken to hospital where she is still receiving treatment.
Officers found cash and other items were missing from her home.
Avon and Somerset Police is now carrying a huge investigation involving house to house enquiries and specialist crime scene investigators are scouring the home for forensic evidence.
Detective Inspector Dave Lewis, who is leading the investigation, said: "This is a shocking incident involving a vulnerable elderly woman. We're working on the basis that she has been on the floor overnight as her bed had not been slept in.
"We're at a very early stage in our enquiries and it's not yet clear whether she collapsed, fell or was assaulted after disturbing an intruder.
"I'd ask anyone with information to call us on 101, quoting reference 5220035381. We especially want to hear from you if you know who is responsible, saw anything suspicious in Somerdale Avenue between 4.30pm on Tuesday 11 and 1.30pm on Wednesday 12 February or have any dashcam or CCTV footage which could help to get in touch.
"The neighbourhood team have stepped up their patrols in the area but I'd like to reassure people that we see very few instances like this and are doing all we can to bring the culprit to justice."
DI Lewis also said he'd encourage people to call in on their vulnerable elderly relatives and friends to check their security and remind them to lock up and be cautious about who they let into their home.
You can find home security advice on the police website.
You can also pass information on through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. They never ask your name or trace your call.
