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Man Arrested After Suspected Burglar Was 'Stabbed To Death With A Screwdriver During A Break In'

Man Arrested After Suspected Burglar Was 'Stabbed To Death With A Screwdriver During A Break In'

A 78-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of GBH while police investigate, it's been reported

Claire Reid

Claire Reid

A 78-year-old man has been arrested after a suspected burglar was 'stabbed to death with a screwdriver during a break in', it's been reported.

The man was arrested on suspicion of GBH while Met Police investigate the fatal incident.

Police were called to a house in Hither Green, south London at around 12.45am on Wednesday.

A spokesperson from the Met Police told the Mirror that it received a call reporting a burglary in progress.

The spokesman said: "The 78-year-old resident had found two males inside his address.

"One suspect went upstairs while the homeowner was forced into the kitchen by the second suspect, armed with a screwdriver.

"A struggle had ensued in the kitchen during which one of the males found inside the property sustained a stab wound to the upper body."

The injured man was taken to hospital but is reported to have died from his injuries at 3.37am.

The 78-year-old homeowner was reported to have bruises on his arms. He remains in custody.

The family of the deceased man have been informed, but he has not been formally identified.

More to follow

Source: Mirror

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Topics: uk news, crime