CCTV suspects sought after OAP dies

DETECTIVES investigating the death of a 98-year-old war hero attacked by raiders have released images of two possible suspects.

The men were caught on CCTV apparently attempting to break into a house nearby on the evening Peter Gouldstone was assaulted in his bed.

The Second World War veteran, suffered a head injury and bruising during the attack on November 5 last year.

The raiders escaped with an eight-year-old TV worth just £10.

Mr Gouldstone, who had lived in the house for 60 years, was found on the floor by his son.

He was taken to hospital where he died a few weeks later.

The CCTV footage shows two men enter a back garden in Enfield, North London, and peer through windows before trying to open the doors. They left empty-handed.

Detective Inspector Alison TRAGEDY Peter, 98.

Inset, in hospital Cole, of the Met Police, said: “I cannot categorically say they are the same people who burgled Peter Gouldstone’s house, but we need to identify them to see if they can help us with this inquiry or, if nothing else, to exclude them. “Mr Gouldstone tragically died after a senseless attack in his own home and we are doing all we can to help his family get the justice they deserve.” Mr Gouldstone’s son Simon, 67, said his father was “semi-conscious” and unable to move when he found him.

He said: “The place was so cold and quiet, then I found my dad lying on the floor. “His TV was gone and the place was a mess. He was semiconscious and he couldn’t speak or move. “It was clear he had been beaten badly, he had bruises everywhere and was bleeding from his head.” A £10,000 reward is on offer for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the men