A British holidaymaker has been arrested in Benidorm after allegedly attempting to drown a stranger at sea and then attacking a five-year-old boy on the beach. The 44-year-old man, whose identity has not been disclosed, reportedly lost control at Poniente Beach on Tuesday afternoon.
According to local reports, the man first tried to drown a 34-year-old Norwegian woman who was swimming with her boyfriend. He then went onto the sand and seized a five-year-old Spanish boy by the throat, attempting to suffocate him. The boy's mother and other beachgoers rushed to help, while a lifeguard subdued the suspect until police arrived.
The man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, causing bodily harm, and making threats. He was taken to Villajoyosa Hospital for medical treatment and remains under police guard while awaiting a psychiatric assessment. No official statements have been issued by the police forces involved.
