British pensioner, 77, beaten to death by intruders in Spain

British pensioner, 77, is beaten to death by intruders who broke into his Spanish home

A British pensioner has died after being attacked by intruders who broke into his Spanish home.

The 77-year-old was rushed to hospital after being assaulted by burglars in Estepa near Seville around 7pm on Sunday evening.

He was admitted to the nearby Merced Hospital in Osuna but died in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Police have confirmed the victim was a British expat.

Detectives are still hunting those responsible.

The dead man has only been identified so far by his initials – AHB.

The 77-year-old was rushed to hospital after being assaulted by burglars in Estepa near Seville around 7pm on Sunday evening (Seville pictured)