A man in is 60s was taken to hospital after being attacked
by a man during a aggravated burglary at his home in Wigston on Monday afternoon. He sadly died this morning, Leicestershire Police have now launch a murder investigation.
Another man who was also in the house who is in his 70s, suffered minor injuries."
Detectives have launched a murder investigation today (Tuesday) following the death of a man at a house in Wigston.
Shortly before 3.45pm yesterday (Monday) police were called to an address in Gibson Close, following a report that two men had been injured during an aggravated burglary.
A man entered the house and assaulted the men inside before taking a quantity of cash and leaving, heading out of the house and turning left on to Kings Drive.
One of the men, who was in his 60s, was taken to hospital to be treated for injuries to his chest, but died in the early hours of this morning.
The other man, who is in his 70s, suffered minor injuries.
Detective Inspector Jonathan Blockley, from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) major crime team is leading the investigation.
He said: “This man lost his life as a result of the mindless actions of someone who entered the house and took a quantity of cash.
“Our enquiries are in their early stages and we are carrying out extensive investigations in the area of Gibson Close, speaking to residents and looking at any CCTV opportunities.
“I’d like to hear from anyone who saw anything that caused them concern yesterday afternoon. Gibson Close is not far from the busy shopping area in Wigston and this incident happened at a time when many people will have been collecting children from school or making their way home from work.
“Did you see anyone or any vehicles in the area acting in a manner that seemed unusual, suspicious or caught your attention? You may not have thought much of it at the time, but think back. Any information you have may help our investigation.
“I would also like to speak to anyone who has CCTV footage installed at their property – whether it’s a home or business – or anyone who was driving in the area at the time and has a dashcam installed in their vehicle.”
Call 101, quoting incident 411 of 13 January or visit https://mipp.police.uk/operation/33EM19I79-PO1 to upload information to the public portal.