just goes to show that in the uk today, it's not right and wrong that counts but ability... well, well done to the Labour party, they've really created a true meritocracy, haven't they.

Marco, Kraków, Poland

And of course, when the police arrive, they will arrest the victim, not the criminals.

Stuart, Hesdin, France

Want to bet some criminal-sympathising, left-liberal lawyer wants to have Mrs Lane charged for interfering with the thieves' "human rights"?

Myles, Glasgow,

Response to Paul from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico's comments...Divorce may have a lot to do with it man! When I divorced after 19 years, I started running long distance and got in great shape. Maybe that's a demographic that actually is the most relevant. Come on, man, have Corona and chill!

Chris, Pinellas Park, Florida, USA

GO GO GRANNY...

simon, norwich, uk

As a colonial, this makes me feel MUCH better that "-there'll always be an England." The charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo, Trafalgar, the Stand at Rorke's Drift.....these gene's couldn't all be stamped out by the Nanny State....nor shall they. I raise a pint to you today, Janet Lane.

rico, Seymour, United States

Outraged by the police's response!!! " We understand... she did not feel able to let it go."

"LET IT GO"?

They mean, didn't feel able to be roll over, be walked upon, lose her possessions to scum who are left to roam free and impinge on the safety and wellbeing of us by useless police like them?

Laura Roberts, London, UK

There is still a Great Britain! You are a great example to us all - you're right, too! We shouldn't let the bad guys get away with it, particularly when they are obviously bullies! What a shock they must have had when you turned out not to be a 'soft' target! Brilliant!

Patricia Smith, Beccles, United Kingdom

Well done Janet Lane. I am so glad that you got your property back.

Have just read about the planned cut in budget to the Justice Ministry so unfortunately there will no justice for you if these get caught.

Half expected to read that the police had arrested you for assault.

John Moore, Paphos, Cyprus

"The police are continuing their inquiries."

She will no doubt find herself arrested for common assault, assault against a minor, and false imprisonment. The police thus get 3 'detections'. Found guilty and given community service and placed on the sex offenders' register.

Rule Britania!

Hibbo, Bergen, Norway

"I told you I was hardcore."

-Janet Lane-

Chatman, New Rochelle,

Where on earth is the relevance of this ladies married status to this story? Her age, fitness and plucky nature are what makes the story so why did the reporter feel the need to comment on her divorce? It's a wonder we weren't allowed to share the value of her house too!

Pau;, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Just let them have everything you've worked for your whole life. I'll just be da**ed if I'm going to relegate myself a "victim" when I have the means to resist. If we all "roll over" as the police want, the bad guys win. Remember, when seconds count, the police are only minutes away.

O.C., Westminster Colorado, USA