Billionaire Evgeny Lebedev donates £10,000 to fund for WW2 vet, 98, who was battered by burglars for his £10 TV as total raised by The Sun and generous readers soars to £28,000

BILLIONAIRE Evgeny Lebedev pledged £10,000 to The Sun’s campaign to help beaten up war hero Peter Gouldstone — bringing the total close to £30,000.

Mr Lebedev, 38, was so moved by the 98-year-old’s story that he said he had to act to help him.

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The donation by the businessman, who owns the London Evening Standard and Independent, will add to the £18,000 raised by The Sun and our kind-hearted readers through our JustGiving page.

A spokesman said: “He has been following the story and felt he wanted to help Mr Gouldstone.”

World War Two veteran Peter is fighting for life in hospital after the brutal attack at his North London home.

He was beaten up for his £10 telly.

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Mr Lebedev said: “That this tragedy has befallen Peter Gouldstone during the period of Remembrance is especially cruel. Peter, thank you for your service and I wish you a swift recovery.”

Crimestoppers and The Sun are offering a £20,000 reward to catch the thugs.

Call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 if you have information.

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