Woman, in 80s, dies after burglary at her house
The robbery was believed to have happened at some point between Friday evening and Saturday morning in Pakefield, Lowestoft
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Woman, aged in her 80s, dies after her home in Pakefield, Lowestoft was broken into overnight
She was found on the floor on Saturday afternoon and taken to hospital
It was reported she was knocked to the ground by masked intruders and her handbag stolen
Suffolk Police said there have been no arrests
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A woman in her 80s has died after masked intruders broke into her home.
Suffolk Police were called to the woman's home on Grayson Avenue, Pakefield, just before 14:00 GMT on Saturday.
The force said the woman was found lying on the floor.
Police said it had been reported that masked men forced entry into her property and knocked her to the ground before stealing her handbag.
The woman was found lying on the floor in her home in Grayson Avenue
Police said it was believed the robbery happened during the hours of darkness at some point between Friday evening and Saturday morning.
The victim was found conscious but had sustained injuries as a result of the incident.
She was taken to hospital for treatment but died in the early hours of Monday morning.
Police said her stolen handbag was later located but it was missing her purse.
Det Ch Insp Matthew Connick said: "This is a very serious incident following which a woman has sadly lost her life.
"Whilst searches and house to house inquiries take place, we are keen to speak to anyone who finds a purse, or who saw suspicious activity in the area late on Friday and into Saturday morning and anyone living in the area that has CCTV or doorbell cameras.”
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