The elderly man was in Los Cristianos in the south of Tenerife when he was attacked on Wednesday while with his wife, leaving him fighting for his life in hospital – he has since passed away
A British man has died after he was mugged in Tenerife.
The violent attack took place in last Wednesday in Los Cristianos in the south of the island and left the victim in hospital fighting for his life.
It today emerged that the elderly man, who was with his wife when he was targeted, has passed away in hospital.
Flowers have been left outside an apartment block where the mugging occurred as tributes were also paid to him online.
A message on one of the bouquets said: “RIP, We Will Miss You.”
The Mirror is not identifying the victim of the attack as it is unclear whether his family have been informed of his death.
A friend, referencing the Big Ben Pub in Los Cristianos, said: “I met that man two weeks ago in Big Ben.
“He was celebrating his birthday with his wife Judy and having a great time. Such a lovely man. Can’t believe this happened. Rest in peace.”
A friend, referencing the Big Ben Pub in Los Cristianos, said: “I met that man two weeks ago in Big Ben.
“He was celebrating his birthday with his wife and having a great time. Such a lovely man. Can’t believe this happened. Rest in peace.”
A friend of the victim’s posted online over the weekend saying: “Regrettably this friend of mine passed away from his injuries in hospital yesterday.
“This should now be treated by the police as a murder inquiry.”
Another pal wrote: “He was a lovely man. I hope justice is done.”
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