British pensioner, 85, ‘beaten to death’ in rural France as suspects flee in his stolen car

The man was found near the village of Verlus, which has a population of around 100 - (Google View)

A British pensioner has been found dead in his remote home in southwestern France after a violent attack.

The 85-year-old, named as John A, was found in the small village of Verlus in the Gers region in the early hours of Saturday. Two men were seen fleeing his isolated property after stealing his car, investigators have said.