Man dies after robbery at home

A 61-year-old man has died after he was robbed at his home on Christmas Day.

South Yorkshire Police said the man was reportedly assaulted at his home in the Lowedges area of Sheffield by a man who took a PlayStation 3 console and cash.

A police spokesman said the victim has now died in hospital.

The spokesman said: “At around 10.30am on Thursday December 25, a 61-year-old man was inside his home in Reney Crescent, Lowedges, when he answered a knock at his door.

A 37-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and is in custody.