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
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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.
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.”
He was beaten up for his £10 telly.
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.
How you can help
The Sun has donated £5,000 to a fund to help Peter, and now we are calling on our kindhearted readers to help it get to £10,000.
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