Pensioner's killers 'in other raids'

Police hunting the killers of a frail pensioner who died after trying to fight off burglars believe they may have raided other homes.

Hilda Ashdown, 81, died 10 days after she was repeatedly punched in the face when thieves pushed their way into her flat in south London.

She was taken to hospital and was discharged the same day but later died from brain damage. The killers got away with less than £100 in cash and valuables.

The widow had lived in the same Peckham flat for 55 years and had three children. Her family were "traumatised" by her death last week.

Detective Chief Inspector Tim Redmond, leading the investigation, said: " We believe the men who did this may have burgled other homes on the same estate, preying on other people like Hilda."

No arrests have been made.