A 60-year-old man has been arrested over the violent murder of 85-year-old British pensioner John Agner, found dead in his garden in a French village. The attack, described as "very violent blows" to the face, occurred at an isolated property. Local police confirmed the suspect was detained following the incident. Agner, a retired wood carver, was discovered by neighbors after the attack. The case has sparked concern over safety in rural areas. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the assault. No further details have been released about the motive or the exact sequence of events.