Alert in Alicante: Man is arrested for ‘attacking and robbing tourists’ on popular beach – before ‘demanding money to return the stolen goods’

A MAN has been arrested in Denia for allegedly robbing and attacking bathers at a local beach.

The 30-year-old Moroccan national was remanded into custody after appearing before a Denia court.

The incident happened at Playa Punta del Raset where he stole various items from two people who had gone for a swim.

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The bathers spotted what happened and ran after the thief who they caught.

He then cheekily demanded money for the return of their items and threatened them with a sharp object before physically assaulting the beach goers.

A Policia Nacional beach patrol witnessed the commotion and noticed two people had suffered facial injuries.

The man was arrested for robbery with violence and assault.