ASSAULT: The alleged sexual attackers were cuffed during the San Juan celebrations in Fuengirola

TWO men have been arrested over the sexual assault of a young female tourist on the Costa del Sol.

The pair, a Moroccan, 27, and an Indian, 24, are accused of pinning down a Finnish woman on the ground and touching her.

The victim, 20, was in Fuengirola for a few days, and had been enjoying the San Juan celebrations.

CLOSE BY: Officers near the scene of the attack heard the woman screaming and quickly stepped in

At around 6am yesterday, police were called to the corner of Calle Martinez Catena and Avenida Ramon y Cajal.

A witness of the attack notified police, who responded quickly, as nearby officers heard the woman scream.

Fuengirola Policia Local officers then cuffed the pair, before the woman was taken to a health centre to be assessed.

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