Howard Staff death: Teenagers arrested in Wigston murder inquiry

Howard Staff - pictured 25 years ago - was described as a "gentle man"

Two 15-year-old boys have been arrested over burglary and robbery offences as police carry out a murder inquiry.

Howard Staff, 66, died the day after he was attacked during a burglary at his home in Gibson Close, Wigston, on 13 January.

The two teenagers, both from Leicester, are both being been held on suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary and robbery.

A further six other people, aged between 17 and 21, have been arrested.

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A 19-year-old man remains in custody on suspicion of murder and burglary.

A 17-year-old girl is also still in custody after she was arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.

Four other men, arrested on suspicion of murder, have been released under investigation.

Mr Staff was attacked at his home in Gibson Close

Police said a man had entered Mr Staff's home at about 15:45 GMT on 13 January before leaving with a small amount of money in a plastic takeaway box.

He left the address heading along Kings Drive, towards Aylestone Lane.

Mr Staff's brother was also injured in the attack.

Officers said they "very much believe there are people within the community who know what happened" and urged them to come forward.