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Ray Cowen,died as he tried to fight off two thieves trying to snatch his watch outside his holiday apartment in Los Cristianos (Picture: Universal Images Group Editorial Getty)
A British pensioner has been killed in Tenerife while trying to stop his wife being mugged.
Ray Cowen,88,originally from Blackpool,fought with thieves after they stole his 79-year-old wife Judy’s handbag and tried to take his watch on June 17.
He was pushed into a stationary car outside their holiday home in Los Cristianos,suffering serious head injuries.
He was taken to hospital after being revived at the scene,but died two days later. The attack happened just days after he celebrated his 88th birthday at the nearby Big Ben pub.
Three people have been arrested since the robbery,including a man known to police for similar crimes.
The suspect alleged to have been responsible for Ray’s fatal injuries has been remanded in custody after appearing in court.
Flowers have been left for Ray outside the apartment block where the mugging took place
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