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Hither Green 'burglar' stabbing: Man, 78, arrested Hither Green 'burglar' stabbing: Man, 78, arrested
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A 78-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a suspected burglar was stabbed to death.A 78-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a suspected burglar was stabbed to death.
The homeowner discovered two intruders in Further Green Road, Hither Green, south-east London, at about 00:45 BST.The homeowner discovered two intruders in Further Green Road, Hither Green, south-east London, at about 00:45 BST.
One suspect, armed with a screwdriver, forced the man into his kitchen where a struggle ensued and he was stabbed, Scotland Yard said.One suspect, armed with a screwdriver, forced the man into his kitchen where a struggle ensued and he was stabbed, Scotland Yard said.
The 37-year-old was taken to hospital by paramedics but was pronounced dead at 03:40. The 38-year-old was taken to hospital by paramedics but was pronounced dead at 03:40.
The pensioner, who suffered bruising to his arms, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.The pensioner, who suffered bruising to his arms, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
He remains in custody at a south London police station.He remains in custody at a south London police station.
Police said they were called to the property over reports of a burglary where they found a man with a stab wound to the upper body.Police said they were called to the property over reports of a burglary where they found a man with a stab wound to the upper body.
The man's next of kin have been informed and a post-mortem examination would take place "in due course", the Met added. The dead man's next of kin have been informed and a post-mortem examination would take place "in due course", the Met added.
The second suspect remains at large.