A PENSIONER who split her head open after tripping on an uneven pavement has labelled the state of the pavement "atrocious".

Sadie Sedgwick, aged 69, tripped on the cracked pavement in Sandown Road, Harwood, on October 14, while she was on her way to the shops.

Mrs Sedgwick, who lives in nearby Croft Gate, suffered a black eye, rib injuries and split her head open from her fall.

She now struggles to get of bed, is unable to drive, no longer walks her dogs along Sandown Road and has lost her self-confidence after her accident.

Other Harwood residents have also slammed the state of the pavement, saying it looks like something in Beirut.

Mrs Sedgwick said: “The pavement and the roads around here are absolutely atrocious.

“I’m fuming — I’m sick to death of these pavements. Nothing has been done to them for years.

“I used to like going for walks but I can’t do anything at the moment.

“I have lost my confidence — my husband has to help me out of bed, I can’t drive and I’m frightened of going out.

“People used to say how fit I am for my age, but I don’t feel it right now.”

Harwood residents echoed Mrs Sedgwick’s claims, saying that the pavement was in desperate need of resurfacing.

Martin Foy, aged 68, of Sandown Road, said: “The state of this pavement is appalling.

“We’ve had accidents on this pavement for 30 years. It’s like something in Beirut — you have to see it to believe it.

“It needs to be completely resurfaced.”

Peter Carolan, aged 73, of Green Bank, added: “We live in a neglected area and people round here have just given up. Nothing ever gets done.”

A council spokesman said: “We’re sorry to hear of Mrs Sedgwick’s injuries and wish her a speedy recovery. The footpath has been inspected within the last few weeks and any faults will be repaired within the appropriate timescale.”