A British woman on holiday in Benidorm has been arrested for allegedly strangling her UK friend with a vacuum cleaner cord during a dispute. The incident occurred in an apartment in Benidorm’s ‘Little England’ area, where a friend of the two women, both in their 60s, called emergency services around midnight. Unfortunately, by the time the police arrived, the victim had already passed away.
The 64-year-old suspect reportedly confessed to the crime after being apprehended by law enforcement. Reports indicate that the victim was found with the cord still around her neck, and a preliminary post-mortem examination confirmed strangulation as the cause of death. The suspect’s identity has not been disclosed, and it remains unclear when she will appear in court.
Authorities have confirmed the arrest, stating that a 64-year-old woman is in custody for the alleged murder of a 66-year-old woman, both from the UK. The investigation is ongoing, with limited information available at this time. The relationship between the suspect and victim is unknown, and the nationality of the third woman who contacted the police has not been revealed.
The incident took place in a private residential area popular among British expatriates and tourists. Following her arrest, the woman underwent a medical examination before being taken to a police station. The vacuum cleaner cord was seized by authorities for DNA testing, and a witness statement has been obtained.
A court is overseeing the ongoing criminal inquiry, awaiting a comprehensive police report and the full post-mortem results. The victim’s body was removed from the scene in the early hours of the morning. While it has not been officially confirmed, local sources suggest that both the deceased and the suspect were holidaymakers staying at the same apartment at the time of the tragic incident.