Grandfather dies months after confronting burglars

BBC UK Monday 31 August 2026, 08:15 UTC 1 min read

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Gordon Nicholass, 85, was the victim of a burglary at his home, say Lancashire Police.

Gordon Nicholass (PERSON) Lancashire (LOCATION)

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