Holidaymaker attacked and left unconscious after attempted mugging in Playa de las Américas

A tourist was knocked unconscious after being hit on the head during an alleged attempted robbery in Las Verónicas, southern Tenerife, in the early hours of this morning (Friday).

The man reportedly resisted an attempt to steal from him when the alleged attacker hit him in the head, leaving him with an open wound and causing him to collapse.

National Police officers quickly arrived and gave the injured man first aid while awaiting an ambulance to take him to hospital.

Suspect arrested nearby

Officers arrested the suspected attacker a short distance from where the incident happened.

The victim was described as a foreign visitor, but his nationality and age have not been disclosed. No subsequent update on his condition was available.