Man arrested in connection to fatal Hither Green burglary released without charge

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Olivia Tobin12 October 2018
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A 28-year-old man who was arrested in connection to a fatal burglary in Hither Green has been released without charge, police have said.

The man was arrested in connection with a burglary which took place in April this year, where burglar Henry Vincent was killed by a homeowner.

Richard Osborn-Brooks stabbed the career criminal during an altercation at his home in south east London.

The 78-year-old was arrested on suspicion of murder but police dropped the case with no further action.

Killed: Henry Vincent, 37, who died from a stab wound at the home where pensioner Richard Osborn-Brooks lived was wanted for previous burglaries 

On Friday, officers announced that another man who was involved in the tragic burglary has been released without further action.

In a statement, the police said: “The man was released under investigation while detectives from the Met’s Homicide and Major Crime Command investigated the burglary.

Richard Osborn-Brooks has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a burglar at his home

“Following an extensive investigation – including forensic examination of the scene – there was insufficient evidence to support a charge of burglary.

“He was informed of the outcome on Thursday, 11 October.”

Following Mr Vincent’s death, a shrine was raised for him outside of Mr Osborn-Brooks’ home by family members.

It was later ripped down on four separate occasions by protesters.

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