Expat pensioner held after son suffered hammer attack in Spain

A 70-YEAR-OLD is being held in custody after his son suffered blows to the head with a hammer.

Police arrived at the family’s property on the Costa Blanca after being called by neighbours, where they found the unnamed victim, 20, in a pool of blood.

Although he is said to have been hit over the head repeatedly with a hammer, his injuries are not life-threatening.

Investigations into the case are ongoing.