Brit, 60, dies after ‘early hours violent assault outside a nightclub’ in the Algarve

A BRITISH man has died after he was reportedly assaulted in the Algarve resort of Lagos.

He is said to have been kicked or punched in the head in the town’s bar and nightclub area at around 3am on Saturday morning.

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A Brit has died after being assaulted in the Algarve[/caption]

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He was assisted by medical responders who tried to revive him but was pronounced dead at Lagos Hospital[/caption]

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The Lagos in the Algarve is a popular spot for tourists[/caption]

The tragic man, believed to be around 60 years old, was assisted at the scene by emergency medical responders who tried to revive him.

He was pronounced dead after being rushed to Lagos Hospital.

Paramedics, firefighters and officers from Portugal’s PSP police force responded to the emergency call.

It was not immediately clear if any arrests had been made.

Lagos is a town in southern Portugal’s Algarve region, known for its walled old town, cliffs and stunning beaches.

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