Two boys aged 15 and 14 arrested on suspicion of murder after woman, 82, dies following night robbery at her home

31 March 2023, 13:11 | Updated: 31 March 2023, 13:51

The robbery happened along Grayson Avenue in Pakefield
The robbery happened along Grayson Avenue in Pakefield. Picture: Google Maps/Suffolk Police

By Will Taylor

Two boys aged 15 and 14 have been arrested on suspicion of murder after an 82-year-old woman died in Suffolk.

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Officers were told Joy Middleditch was found lying on the floor of her home in Pakefield after a robbery.

It is thought the crime took place between the evening of Friday, March 24, and the following morning.

Ms Middleditch was found conscious but in a serious condition, and she died at James Paget Hospital early on March 27. Her cause of death is yet to be confirmed.

Ms Middleditch died after a robbery in her home
Ms Middleditch died after a robbery in her home. Picture: Suffolk Police

Police arrested the teenagers on suspicion of murder today, and they are being questioned at a police centre in Martlesham.

They have asked for any witnesses to what happened to come forward.

Call 101 using reference 37/17537/23 or visit https://mipp.police.uk/operation/363721O10

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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