Man arrested over Oswestry burglary victim’s death
A 25-year-old man was today arrested by police on suspicion of murdering a Shropshire pensioner.
The arrest follows the death of 87-year-old Mr Charles Green in the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital on June 2.
Mr Green died a month after being assaulted by intruders who broke into his home in Ambleside Road.
He had remained in hospital following the assault during the early hours of May 2, having received head, hip and arm injuries.
Two men were arrested on the day of the incident. One has made a preliminary appearance before Shrewsbury Crown Court charged with entering Mr Green’s home as a trespasser and subjecting him to violence. He is currently remanded in custody.
A second man is on police bail pending further inquiries.
Detective Inspector Mick Homden, the senior investigating officer, today said: “I can confirm that a 25-year-old man was this morning arrested on suspicion of murder.
“He has been taken to Shrewsbury police station and will be questioned in custody about Mr Green’s death.
“Our inquiries into the circumstances of Mr Green’s death are continuing. At this stage, I can make no further comment about today’s arrest or the ongoing police investigation.”
A post mortem was conducted on Mr Green by a Home Office pathologist.
