Pensioner in his 90s dies after 'burglar left him bleeding on the floor to steal £250'
Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a man in his 90s died in hospital a week after he suffered serious injuries during a burglary.
The pensioner was said to have been left bleeding after an intruder entered his home in High Wycombe, Bucks, and left with £250 cash and jewellery.
A spokesman for Thames Valley Police said: "Officers have launched a murder investigation in High Wycombe.
"At approximately 2.45pm on Saturday November 19, the victim, a man aged in his 90s, was in a property on Cedar Terrace, when entry was forced into the property. Around £250 in cash and some jewellery was taken from the property.
"The victim was seriously injured and taken to hospital where he sadly died at 9.22am on Saturday morning. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported."
Andrew Francis, 46, of West Wycombe Road, High Wycombe, has been remanded in custody after being charged with burglary dwelling with intent to steal, Section 18 GBH with intent, assault of an emergency worker and causing criminal damage.
He is due to appear at Aylesbury Crown Court on December 23.
A 39-year-old man from High Wycombe has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary and remains in police custody at this time.
A 39-year-old woman of no fixed abode, arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit a burglary, has been released on police bail until February 25.
Investigating officer Detective Inspector Alice Broad, said: "I am appealing for anybody with any information about this burglary to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police.
"I would be particularly keen to hear from anybody walking nearby or who may have been driving in the area to check any dash-cam footage, and get in touch if it has captured anything that could assist this investigation."
