Man charged in connection with pensioner death in UK

A man in the UK has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a pensioner following a burglary, police said today.

Thu, 19 Apr, 2012 - 21:37

A man in the UK has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a pensioner following a burglary, police said today.

George Portsmouth, 24, of Varley Street in Colne, Lancashire, allegedly killed 80-year-old Connie French after breaking into her home in North Street, Colne, on March 27.

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