Woman in her 80s dies after Pakefield Grayson Avenue robbery

A woman in her 80s who was found injured after two masked men robbed her own home has died.

Officers were called to Grayson Avenue in Pakefield just after 1.50pm on Saturday to reports that an elderly woman had been found lying on the floor of her home.

She was conscious but in a serious condition and was taken to James Paget Hospital for treatment, where she died in the early hours of this morning.

Police believe the robbery was at some point between Friday evening and early on Saturday morning.

It was reported that the woman heard a noise at her door, at which point two men in masks forced entry and knocked her to the ground.

Her handbag was stolen in the incident and has since been found in Nelson Road, Pakefield, with the purse which was inside missing.

Police have not arrested anyone for the crime.

Detective Chief Inspector Mathew Connick said: "This is a very serious incident following which a woman has sadly lost her life.

"The investigation to establish the full circumstances surrounding the offence continues, as do enquiries to establish the cause of death.

"The family are being supported by specially trained police officers as part of the investigation.

"Local residents should expect to see an increased police presence over the next few days while enquiries take place, while additional officers will also be in the area to provide reassurance to the local community.

"Whilst searches and house to house enquiries take place, we are keen to speak to anyone who finds a purse or who saw suspicious activity in the area late on Friday and into Saturday morning and anyone living in the area that has CCTV or doorbell cameras."

Police are also asking motorists driving in the area at the time with a dashcam fitted to contact police.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Major Investigation Team, preferably using the online portal here or by calling 101 quoting the reference 37/17537/23.