A BRITON was stabbed to death in Lisbon early today after England's victory over Croatia in the Euro 2004 tournament.Portuguese police said a Ukrainian man was being held in connection with the killing, which is believed to have happened during an attempted robbery.

A BRITON was stabbed to death in Lisbon early today after England's victory over Croatia in the Euro 2004 tournament.

Portuguese police said a Ukrainian man was being held in connection with the killing, which is believed to have happened during an attempted robbery.

The Foreign Office in London confirmed that a British man had been killed but was unable to give any further information.

The stabbing happened at around 4am in Rossio Square in the Portuguese capital, police spokeswoman Isabel Canelas said.

Meanwhile, police are investigating a disturbance outside Yates' pub in Ipswich after a man was struck with a bottle.

Anyone with any information should contact Pc Jon Driver on 01473 613500 or phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.