Henry Vincent was stabbed to death after a struggle with Richard Osborn-Brooks during an alleged break-in at the pensioner’s home.
An intruder stabbed to death during an apparent burglary was wanted by police over another break-in, it has emerged.
Henry Vincent, 37, from Kent, was killed in an incident at Richard Osborn-Brooks’ home in Hither Green, southeast London on Tuesday night.
Pensioner Osborn-Brooks was arrested on suspicion of murder and has now been bailed until May pending further inquiries.
Police said 78-year-old Osborn-Brooks had found two men inside his home and a struggle then broke out between him and the pair.
It is thought one of the suspects had a screwdriver and threatened the homeowner with it, according to officers.
Following the struggle, Vincent was taken to hospital and died of a stab wound, a post-mortem examination found.
The second suspect fled the scene in Hither Green and is still on the run.
It has been revealed Vincent was wanted by Kent Police in connection with a separate distraction burglary at a pensioner’s home in Farningham in November 2017.
Also, Vincent was on the force’s “most wanted” list in 2013 over a burglary in Gravesend, according to reports.
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Speaking about the Hither Green incident, Detective Chief Inspector Simon Harding said: “I would like to speak with anyone who has information regarding the outstanding suspect from the burglary, who is believed to be a white male; he may have told someone what happened at the address.
“It is possible that he fled the scene in a vehicle, possibly a white van, leaving the scene in the direction of Further Green Road.
“Did you see this vehicle? Do you know where it went after this? I ask anyone who can help to call our incident room as soon as possible.”
Meanwhile, hundreds of pounds have been raised for Osborn-Brooks in a GoFundMe campaign.
Neighbours and supporters have defended the pensioner, saying he should not be punished for protecting himself.
Source:news.sky.com
