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| Sheffield Christmas Day robbery victim Stephen Starkey dies | |
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| A 61-year-old man assaulted during a robbery at his house on Christmas Day has died in hospital. | |
| Stephen Starkey was at home in Reney Crescent, Lowedges, Sheffield, when the assault took place at about 10:30 GMT. | |
| South Yorkshire Police said a man entered the house and attacked Mr Starkey before stealing a games console and cash. | |
| A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is being held in police custody. | |
| Neighbour Sydney Fisher told BBC Radio Sheffield: "It's not the first time that Steve's been attacked in his own home and had money taken; it happened a few months ago. | |
| "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." | "You could always have a little chat and a laugh with him. He was a very friendly man. He was a nice guy." |
| A post-mortem examination is yet to be carried out, police said. |