Grandfather dies months after confronting burglars
An 85-year-old man has died months after being assaulted during a home burglary in Lancashire. Police are investigating whether the injuries sustained during the April incident contributed to his death.
Why it matters
The case raises concerns regarding elder safety and the long-term health impacts of violent crime on vulnerable populations.
Image source, Lancashire Constabulary Image caption, Gordon Nicholass' family say he was a wonderful husband, dad and granddad
An 85-year-old grandfather has died more than four months after confronting burglars who broke into his home.
Gordon Nicholass was the victim of a burglary at about 03:00 BST on 29 April at his home in the village of Helmshore, Lancashire.
Lancashire Police said he was assaulted and suffered injuries to his head and cuts to his face when he confronted the burglars. He was treated in hospital and sent home, but was later taken back to hospital and died on 12 August.
Post-mortem tests have been carried out, but further inquiries are being made to establish if the assault was a cause or contributory factor, police said. His family added: "Gordon was a wonderful husband, dad and granddad."
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