British man stabbed in Tenerife tourist resort

A British man has been taken off to hospital after being stabbed in Tenerife. The 22 year old, who has not been named, sustained serious injuries after being stabbed in the Playa de las Americas resort, a favorite spot for holidaymakers on the island. He was reportedly stabbed in the stomach, according to emergency services.

Police on the island are now investigating the early Sunday morning attack. It is currently unclear if any arrests have been made in relation to the incident. The victim, who was rushed to an intensive care unit at a Santa Cruz hospital, is believed to have been holidaying on the island, although official confirmation is yet to be provided.

A spokesperson for the emergency response coordination center said: “A British man aged 22 has been taken to the Our Lady of Candelaria University Hospital. He had a serious stomach stab wound when he was assisted at the scene.”, reports the Mirror.

“We received a 999 call just before 6.30am this morning requesting assistance for an injured man in a street called Avenida Antonio Dominguez Alfonso in the municipality of Arona. The corresponding emergency response was activated. Police are investigating.”

The investigation is being carried out by officers from the National Police force in Tenerife.