Charges after egg prank tragedy

Don Rennie was "a great husband and a good father"

Three teenagers have been charged with disorderly behaviour over a Halloween prank in Runcorn after which a pensioner died of a heart attack.

Don Rennie, 73, collapsed and died after chasing a group of youths from his home when eggs were thrown at his house on the Hallwood Park Estate.

Two 13-year-olds and a 16-year-old have been charged with disorderly behaviour with intent to cause harassment.

They are due before Halton Youth Court on 18 March.

Mr Rennie had been married for 52 years and had four children and 10 grandchildren.

Speaking after his death, his wife Betty said: "Don was a great husband and a good father.

"He loved his grandchildren."