Three Arrested Over Near-Fatal Mugging

October 5, 2012

National Police in Santa Cruz, Tenerife, have arrested three people on suspicion of attempted murder and robbery.

The three face charges connected to an incident that happened a few weeks ago at a nightclub in Calle El Perdón where, according to witnesses, the three gave a severe beating to the victim before robbing her of money and personal belongings.

The victim was also stabbed in the neck resulting in a wound requiring 45 stitches in an emergency operation at the local hospital.

According to a police source, all three have several previous convictions and are being held in custody pending a court appearance.






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