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

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

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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 attacked by burglars in Estepa near Seville around 7pm on Sunday night.

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

Police have confirmed that the victim was a British expatriate.

Detectives are still hunting those responsible.

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

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