An 85-year-old man has died from a heart attack following a burglary at his home.
George Bridge was confronted by a hooded man in his house at Mytholmes Lane, Haworth, and was bundled into a side room while property was stolen.
After police were called, Mr Bridge began feeling chest pains and was admitted to Bradford Royal Infirmary, but later died of a suspected heart attack.
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Today police appealed for anyone with information about the suspect, whose image was caught on CCTV, to come forward.
Detective Superintendent Chris Thompson, who is leading the investigation, said: "This was a callous attack on a very vulnerable, frail old man who was suffering from angina and dementia. He was most likely targeted because of his vulnerability.
"I would ask that anyone with any information please come forward and contact the police as soon as possible."
CCTV had been installed in Mr Bridge's home following an earlier burglary.
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