Pensioner, 75, dies following burglary on leafy London street as police issue desperate appeal for information

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Pensioner, 75, dies following burglary on leafy London street as police issue desperate appeal for information.

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Police are appealing for information after a 75-year-old pensioner died after a burglary in London.Metropolitan Police officers responded to reports of an aggravated burglary in Tollington Park, Finsbury Park, in north London at 9.20pm on Tuesday.The woman and an 81-year-old man were first treated by paramedics before being rushed to hospital.The 75-year-old died in hospital next day at 9.39pm.A post-mortem is due to take place and her family is now being supported by specialist officers.The 81-year-old man was discharged from hospital the next day.A crime scene remains in place and along Evershot Road.Detective Chief Inspector Ben Massink, who is leading he investigation, said: "We're at an early stage of this investigation and awaiting a post-mortem examination to determine how the woman died, with my team working hard to pursue all lines of enquiry."A crime scene remains in place as we gather evidence."We thank those who have already come forward to provide witness accounts, and...

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