Elderly man dies after burglary

The burglar stole property from the house

An elderly angina sufferer has died after a "sickening and callous" burglary at his home in West Yorkshire.

George Bridge, 85, was taken to hospital with chest pains after the break-in at his home on Mytholmes Lane, Haworth, on 2 May.

Police said the World War II veteran, who also suffered with dementia, died in hospital a week later. He had three step children and eight grandchildren.

Detectives have released CCTV footage of the burglary.

The recording was taken from a camera which police had fitted following a bogus burglary at his home earlier in the year.

It shows the intruder wearing a hooded top and tracksuit bottoms.

Mr Bridge served in the RAF during World War II

Police said they were keeping an open mind as to how many people were involved in the burglary and whether a vehicle may have been used.

Det Supt Chris Thompson said: "This is a sickening and callous attack on a very vulnerable, frail, old man who was suffering from angina and dementia.

"He was most likely targeted because of this vulnerability. It cannot be ruled out that Mr Bridge died as a result of this burglary.

"George was a private and proud man. He served his country in World War II in the RAF."

Witnesses or anyone with information are being asked to contact police.