Brit, 60, dies after being 'punched and kicked in the head' at 3am

THE MAN WAS REPORTEDLY ASSAULTED IN THE ALGARVE HOLIDAY TOWN OF LAGOS IN THE EARLY HOURS OF THIS MORNING 12:57, 31 May 2025 A 60-year-old British man has tragically died after being

violently assaulted in the Algarve holiday town of Lagos, Portugal. Local authorities confirmed that the man was attacked with kicks and punches to the head in the area known for its bars

and nightclubs around 3am on Saturday (May 31). Despite the efforts of emergency services who attempted resuscitation at the scene, the man, who sustained serious head injuries, was declared

dead at Lagos Hospital. The response included paramedics, firefighters, and officers from Portugal's PSP police force, reports the Mirror. Police are currently questioning a Portuguese

individual in connection with the incident, although no formal arrest has been reported as yet. Article continues below JOIN THE MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS WHATSAPP GROUP HERE A PSP

spokesperson stated earlier today: "He died in hospital in Lagos following an assault. We have a suspect who is Portuguese who is with police at the moment but I am not able to say

whether he has been formally arrested at this stage." Another official revealed that detectives from Portugal's Policia Judiciaria are now leading the investigation, aiming to

gather sufficient evidence to present the main suspect to a judge by Monday. Article continues below Details regarding whether the assault occurred inside a venue or on the street remain

unclear, but it is understood that the victim suffered severe head trauma.