An 87-year-old man who was robbed and beaten in his home by an intruder has died from his injuries in hospital.
Frank Worsley was attacked when he was woken up by a man who broke into his home on Longfield Road, Bolton, in the early hours of August 3.
He was taken to hospital after suffering a stroke and bleeding to his brain, but died there yesterday afternoon.
The grandfather, whose wife Mary died last September, was described as a "solid, dependable guy".
His wife had suffered from multiple sclerosis and he had nursed her for 25 years until her death.
They had two children and were also grandparents.
Mr Worsley, who used to work for the Co-operative Society, was active in his local church, St Bede's in Bolton, until his wife's illness meant Reverend Malcolm Bristow would visit their home to give communion.
Mr Bristow said: "The church has been praying for Frank and people have been asking how he is. He was cared for and an active Christian in his life.
"He was dedicated to his church and his wife and his faith. He was a solid guy, he was a dependable sort of guy.
"Whenever anything like this happens in a local community, people are shocked and concerned and worried.
"It's a sad enough time when somebody loses a loved one at whatever age, but when a loved one is lost in tragic circumstances such as this, it just intensifies the situation. It is extremely sad."
Senior Investigating Officer Andy Tattersall, from GMP's Major Incident Team, said: "Our thoughts and sympathies go out to Frank's family at this devastating time for them, after he sadly passed away in hospital yesterday.
"We will do all we can to support them.
"Our investigation into this case is ongoing and we are appealing for anyone that may have seen a suspicious person or vehicle in the Longfield Road area of Bolton in the early hours of Saturday 3 August, to contact us."
A 24-year-old man, of no fixed address, has been charged with robbery in connection with the incident.
He is due to appear at Bolton Crown Court on Friday.
:: Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 2448 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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