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| Richard Osborn-Brooks had been held on suspicion of murder |
A man arrested on suspicion of murdering a suspected burglar has been released without charge.
Richard Osborn-Brooks discovered two intruders at his home in South Park Crescent Hither Green, south-east London, on Wednesday.
The 78-year-old was arrested after Henry Vincent, 37, from Kent, was fatally stabbed during a struggle in the kitchen.
The Met said Mr Osborn-Brooks had been released and would face no action.
Det Ch Insp Simon Harding said: "This is a tragic case for all of those involved.
"As expected with any incident where someone has lost their life, my officers carried out a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the death."
Police said they were called at about 00:45 BST to the property over reports of a burglary when they found Mr Vincent collapsed in nearby Further Green Road.
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| Henry Vincent was under investigation over a separate burglary involving another elderly victim |
A witness said an accomplice dragged Mr Vincent toward a van before leaving him for dead. A second suspect fled the scene and is still being hunted by police.
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