MADRID, Spain – A British bodybuilder has been apprehended in Spain for allegedly assaulting two US soldiers outside a restaurant, prompting a 20-day manhunt. The 32-year-old, described by authorities as a “martial arts expert,” was targeted with a European Arrest Warrant for the alleged “attempted homicide.”
The incident occurred on June 2 when the suspect approached the two soldiers and unleashed a surprise attack, rendering them unconscious. Eyewitnesses reported the bodybuilder continuing to strike the defenseless soldiers, with his companions looking on before fleeing the scene.
Authorities in Spain’s National Police in Alicante denounced the violence, stating that the soldiers sustained serious injuries, putting their lives in jeopardy at one point. The assailant’s remarkable physical prowess enabled him to overpower the victims with ease during the unprovoked assault.
Following his arrest at Alicante Airport, the British suspect now faces extradition proceedings at the Audiencia Nacional court in Madrid. If convicted of attempted homicide, he could potentially serve up to 15 years in prison for his actions. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, leaving the condition of the soldiers undisclosed.
The police emphasized the severity of the situation, highlighting the brutal nature of the assault on the US soldiers. As the legal process unfolds, more details are expected to emerge regarding the events leading up to the disturbing incident in Spain.