British tourist arrested in Benidorm for allegedly attempting to drown woman and assaulting five-year-old boy
A 44-year-old man was arrested on 2 June on a beach in Benidorm after allegedly attempting to drown a Norwegian tourist and suffocating a Spanish minor.
British 44-year-old arrested in Benidorm for attacking two people on the beach
A 44-year-old British tourist was arrested on 2 June on a beach in Benidorm after allegedly attempting to drown a woman and assaulting a five-year-old boy. According to confirmation from ahoramarinabaixa.es, consulting various sources familiar with the investigation, the arrested man has already been brought before the courts.
The information was initially published by Levante-EMV and subsequently verified by ahoramarinabaixa.es with direct sources in the case.
First victim: a 34-year-old Norwegian tourist
The first person attacked was a 34-year-old Norwegian woman who was on the beach with her partner. With no prior relationship existing between them, the man approached her, grabbed her by the neck and attempted to push her head under the water.
The woman managed to break free from the assailant after struggling with him. The intervention of several beachgoers who were in the vicinity helped prevent more serious consequences.
Second victim: a five-year-old boy
Moments later, the suspect moved towards the shoreline and came across a five-year-old boy belonging to a Spanish family present in the area. According to sources consulted by ahoramarinabaixa.es, the detained man grabbed the minor by the neck and pressed his head against the sand with apparent intention of suffocating him.
The prompt intervention of several beachgoers and a lifeguard enabled the individual to be restrained before the situation had irreparable consequences.
Arrest by Benidorm Local Police
After receiving several emergency calls, officers from Benidorm Local Police immediately arrived at the scene. Upon arrival, they found the man being restrained by several people present and proceeded with his formal arrest.
Sources indicate that the arrested man displayed extremely aggressive behaviour throughout the entire process: he resisted physically and maintained violent conduct both during transport and in the police facilities.
Attempted suicide in custody
Already in the cells, the detainee allegedly attempted to take his own life using a blanket from the cell. Officers detected the situation in time and managed to intervene to prevent a fatal outcome. As a preventive measure, surveillance was reinforced and the necessary measures were adopted to guarantee his physical integrity.
Transfer to Villajoyosa Hospital
Subsequently, the man was transferred under police custody to Villajoyosa Hospital to be evaluated by medical services. The aim was to determine his state of health and establish whether he could have been under the influence of any substance or suffered any episode that might explain his behaviour, a matter that should be clarified by the ongoing investigation.
Investigation open
The case remains open to determine exactly the circumstances of the incident and possible criminal responsibilities. The events occurred on one of the busiest beaches in Benidorm at the beginning of the tourist season.
Source: Google News ES — Crime (es)