
News
Share
Published 11:07 7 Apr 2018 BST
Explore more on these topics:
A man aged 78 has been arrested by police on suspicion of murder (Credit: Dan Kitwood)[/caption]
After speaking with the Crown Prosecution Service, officers said they had informed Vincent's family of the development and explained to them the reasons why no charges will be brought.
Detective chief inspector Simon Harding said: "This is a tragic case for all of those involved.
"As expected with any incident where someone has lost their life, my officers carried out a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the death.
"We have approached the CPS for early investigative advice, as required under the guidance. We have received and considered that advice, and, at present - on the evidence available - we will not seek a charging decision.
"Therefore, no further action will be taken against the man."
[caption id="attachment_171071" align="alignnone" width="6310"]
A forensic team search a street where the man died on April 4 (Credit: Dan Kitwood)[/caption]
The arrest sparked fury from neighbours and friends of Mr Osborn-Brooks, who was woken by two men breaking into his suburban home as he lay sleeping next to his wife Maureen.
One of the men, reportedly armed with a screwdriver, died following a struggle inside the house. Mr Osborn-Brooks was arrested on suspicion of murder.
A friend of Mr Osborn-Brooks lamented the decision, writing on Facebook: "So a 78-year-old man gets burgled by two men.
"There is a scuffle and the old man has slight injuries but managed to stab one of the burglars and he shortly died.
"The other burglar is on the run but the 78-year-old is arrested for murder.
"So this is British justice is it? Where is our protection?
"The old man deserves a medal and to be let free. I really can’t believe this has happened to him. I am in total shock."
Vincent was already on a police "most-wanted" list for a string of burglaries when he was stabbed during a confrontation with Richard Osborn-Brooks, 78, early on Wednesday.
It emerged yesterday that Vincent and members of his family had been pursuing elderly victims for more than 15 years with distraction burglaries and building scams that earned them more than £1 million.
Universal’s £6bn UK Theme Park officially named
Entertainment

Universal’s £6bn UK Theme Park officially named
Taxpayers are set to stump up over £1bn Universal’s £6bn Theme Park which is coming to the UK has officially been named. The attraction is set to be constructed on the site of the former Kempston Hardwick brickworks near Bedford and would create an estimated 28,000 jobs. The park, expected to open in 2031, will […]
News
2h
‘Apocalyptic’ fire rages over night in UK town as residents told to stay indoors
Locals awoke to plumes of smoke in the sky An “apocalyptic” fire has raged over night in a UK town with authorities telling resident to stay indoors. The incident caused a large response from emergency services with police at the scene this morning. Fire crews and police officers were called to the scene after alarms […]
News
3h
Three dead after Royal Navy helicopter crashes into UK field
News