Pakefield – two people charged with robbery following incident in March 2023
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Two teenagers have been charged with robbery following an incident in Pakefield in March last year.
Officers were called just after 1.50pm on Saturday 25 March 2023 to reports that an elderly woman had been found lying on the floor in her home in Grayson Avenue following a suspected robbery. The incident had occurred during the early hours that day.
The victim was found conscious but in a serious condition and was taken to James Paget Hospital for treatment. Sadly, the woman died at hospital in the early hours of Monday 27 March.
Subject to confirmation at formal inquest proceedings, the deceased was identified as Joy Middleditch, aged 82 years.
On 31 March last year two teenage boys, aged 15 and 14, were arrested on suspicion of murder and taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning.
The pair, now aged 16 and 15, were subsequently released on bail, pending further enquiries.
The boys, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were charged last week with robbery and burglary with intent to steal. They are due to appear at Norwich Youth Court on 10 June.