- My Account
- Logout
- Register
- Login
Two quizzed after pensioner's death
29 January 2007
The 80-year-old man was found outside Wiles Newsagents on Langsett Road, Hillsborough, Sheffield, at around 12.35pm on Friday.
South Yorkshire Police said the injured man was taken to the Northern General Hospital for treatment but died a few hours later.
A post mortem examination was due to be carried out on Saturday to try to determine the exact cause of death, a force spokesman added.
Police said two men had been arrested in connection with the incident and were being questioned.
Detectives are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.
No-one at the newsagents was available for comment on Saturday.
South Yorkshire Police said no further details regarding the incident were available.
Top stories in News in brief
News in brief in Pictures
Top stories in News in brief
News in brief in Pictures
-
No end to Tube nightmare as commuters warned of MORE chaos tonight
-
Double dip recession is worse than feared as UK faces ‘hurricane’
-
They attacked "like a pack" raining fists on a defenceless legal secretary. Yesterday they walked free from court. No wonder their victim says she has been denied justice.
-
Mayor demands report from Transport for London into Jubilee Line nightmare that left hundreds of commuters trapped for hours underground
-
Author Will Self flees with his children after roof of £1million Georgian Stockwell townhouse collapses
The O2
Check out the cool stuff happening under our tent such as the hottest gigs, comedy, sport, films, clubs, bars, restaurants and much more.
Can you imagine a career in teaching?
Be inspired to teach - let real teachers show you how rewarding the job can be.
Playing a game-changing role during the Games
Cisco is providing the solutions for London 2012's complex IT needs.
Win a Silverstone track day with Zantac 75
Feel the burn of a different kind - 20 Silverstone motoring experiences to be won
Reader Offers email A fantastic selection of
offers, giveaways and
promotions.
Cannes Film Festival - in pictures
Biggest ever image of the Queen, and she also appears made out of stamps, cheese and BEER
Man v Woman v Food: the big burger challenge
New kids from the Bloc: new wave of Russians settling in London
London drug dealer pictured himself with bags of cannabis and wearing crown of £20 notes
BarChick: Janet's Bar