Pensioners killed on Kenya holiday

It is believed Norman Joel and a woman thought to be his wife, died during an attempted robbery in Mombasa on the Kenyan coast.

A police investigation was launched following the deaths.

A source close to the investigation said two people had been arrested as a result.

The deaths were reported to the High Commission on October 15.

A Foreign Office spokeswoman said: "We can confirm the reported deaths of two British nationals in Mombasa, Kenya.

"We are in contact with the family and will be keeping them updated on information we receive from the Kenyan authorities."