Billy Jeeves arrested over botched burglary in which Henry Vincent died after altercation with Richard Osborn-Brooks

A man wanted in connection with a botched burglary which left an intruder dead has been arrested in Kent.

Billy Jeeves, 28, was detained by police investigating a break-in at the home of Richard Osborn-Brooks in Hither Green, Lewisham, on April 4.

Henry Vincent, who broke into the house, died after an altercation with Mr Osborn-Brooks, who was not charged in connection with the death.

Scotland Yard said: "Police recently appealed for information regarding a man they wanted to trace in connection with an aggravated burglary in Hither Green, Lewisham.

"Billy Jeeves, aged 28, was located and detained in north Kent at approximately 5.30pm on Friday, April 20, by officers from the Met's Homicide and Major Crime Command, with support from officers from the Territorial Support Group and officers at Kent Police.

"He has been arrested on suspicion of two counts of burglary, theft and possession of a controlled substance.

"He has been taken into custody at a Kent police station."

Vincent, 37, died after a struggle with pensioner Mr Osborn-Brooks in his home.

The 78-year-old was arrested on suspicion of murder and released on bail, but was later told he will face no further action.