A murder investigation has been launched after the death of a man following an aggravated burglary.

Officers were called to an address in Wigston, Leicestershire, at about 3.45pm on Monday after a report that two men were injured during a break-in. Leicestershire police said a man entered the house in Gibson Close and assaulted the men inside before taking cash and leaving the property.

One of the men, who was in his 60s, was taken to hospital with chest injuries, but died in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The force said the other man, in his 70s, had minor injuries.

DI Jonathan Blockley, from the East Midlands special operations unit major crime team, said: “This man lost his life as a result of the mindless actions of someone who entered the house and took a quantity of cash. Our inquiries are in their early stages and we are carrying out extensive investigations in the area of Gibson Close, speaking to residents and looking at any CCTV opportunities.

“I’d like to hear from anyone who saw anything that caused them concern yesterday afternoon. Gibson Close is not far from the busy shopping area in Wigston and this incident happened at a time when many people will have been collecting children from school or making their way home from work.

“Did you see anyone or any vehicles in the area acting in a manner that seemed unusual, suspicious or caught your attention? You may not have thought much of it at the time, but think back. Any information you have may help our investigation.”

He also urged anyone who may have CCTV footage or anyone driving in the area with a dashcam to contact police.