THE elderly victim at the centre of a murder investigation has been named in a touching family tribute to the 'lovely, bubbly, father-of-five'.

Thames Valley Police confirmed today John Brackin Snr, 91, died following a burglary at his home in High Wycombe.

The force said the elderly man was seriously injured during the incident in Cedar Terrace, on November 19.

He tragically died several days later in hospital, and police have since launched a murder investigation.

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A family tribute said Mr Brackin Snr loved being a family man who had previously worked at William Hands Furniture as a stoker and in maintenance.

The statement said: "John Brackin Snr was father to five children: John Jnr, Orban, Burton, Julie and Danny, as well as a beloved Grandad and Great Grandad. 

"He loved being around his family, we all meant so much to him. He meant so much to us. He was so cruelly taken from us at 91 years of age."

The father of five was born in St Vincent in the Caribbean and moved to the UK in the early sixties.

He was retired for many years and known as a 'bubbly gentleman' who loved spending time with family and friends.

The tribute added: "He was a very proud man and a very neat and orderly one. Everything in his home had a place and he didn’t like anything out of that place. 

“In later life, other than spending time with family and friends, he enjoyed watching his favourite programme Desmond’s and loved a brandy.

“In his latter years, he didn’t go anywhere without his slippers! He even attended the funeral of his beloved Rose in them earlier this year. He liked to be comfortable.  

“He was quite simply a lovely, bubbly gentleman. We will miss him dearly.”