Irishman killed in Lanzarote attack

Updated: 22:36, Wednesday, 1 August 2007

A police investigation is underway on the Canary Island of Lanzarote after a young Irishman was beaten to death with an iron bar.

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Irishman killed - Investigation underway

The incident took place early today in the resort town of Puerto del Carmen.

It is understood the 18-year-old victim and two other Irish friends, became involved in a fight with four other people, who fled the scene in a car.

Police are reported to be seeking two people in particular.

A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs said its officials were in contact with the family of the victim, both in Lanzarote and in Ireland.

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