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British Tourist's Death Spurs Cross-Border Justice Efforts After Unprovoked Spanish Attack

Marshall Latham, 68, died in March after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a December assault; Spanish authorities continue their investigation as family seeks accountability.

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Overview

  • Marshall Latham, a retired carpenter from Nantwich, Cheshire, was attacked in Fuerteventura on December 10, 2024, sustaining a traumatic brain injury after an unprovoked punch caused him to fall and hit his head on concrete.
  • He underwent extensive medical treatment, including emergency surgeries, in Spain before being repatriated to the UK on March 1, 2025, where he died at Aintree Hospital on March 16.
  • Witnesses confirmed the attack was random and unprovoked, with no prior interaction between Latham and the suspect, a 32-year-old British man who was arrested and released on bail.
  • An inquest into Latham's death has been opened but is suspended until August while Spanish authorities consider potential criminal charges against the suspect.
  • Latham's family and friends have raised over £17,000 through a GoFundMe campaign to cover legal fees and advocate for justice, emphasizing the need for accountability in the case.