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| Sheffield Christmas Day robbery victim dies | Sheffield Christmas Day robbery victim dies |
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| A 61-year-old man assaulted during a robbery at his home on Christmas Day has died in hospital. | A 61-year-old man assaulted during a robbery at his home on Christmas Day has died in hospital. |
| The man was at home in Reney Crescent, Lowedges, Sheffield, when the attack took place at about 10:30 GMT. | The man was at home in Reney Crescent, Lowedges, Sheffield, when the attack took place at about 10:30 GMT. |
| South Yorkshire Police said a man entered the house and attacked the victim before stealing a games console and cash. | South Yorkshire Police said a man entered the house and attacked the victim before stealing a games console and cash. |
| A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident. | A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident. |
| The suspect is being held in police custody. | The suspect is being held in police custody. |
| Neighbour Sydney Fisher told BBC Radio Sheffield: "It's shocking. It's a terrible thing to happen at any time but on Christmas Day particularly. | |
| "You could always have a little chat and a laugh with him. He was a very friendly man. He was a nice guy." |