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Briton, thought to be Scottish, dies after 'Brazil robbery' | |
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A man, understood to be Scottish, has died in Brazil, reportedly after being shot during a robbery at a bar. | |
The man, said to have been working as a translator, died on Wednesday after the incident in the city of Sao Paulo. | The man, said to have been working as a translator, died on Wednesday after the incident in the city of Sao Paulo. |
Local media said a thief was taking money from customers as another guarded the door and the man was shot as he tried to speak to one of them. | |
The Foreign Office said it has offered consular assistance to the man's family. | The Foreign Office said it has offered consular assistance to the man's family. |
A spokeswoman added: "We can confirm the death of a British national on 22 October in Brazil." | A spokeswoman added: "We can confirm the death of a British national on 22 October in Brazil." |
The man is reported to have died of his injuries in hospital. | The man is reported to have died of his injuries in hospital. |
The robbers left the scene in a car driven by a third man and no arrests have been made. | The robbers left the scene in a car driven by a third man and no arrests have been made. |