An 18-year-old British tourist remains in serious condition following a brutal stabbing in a popular Tenerife resort area. The incident unfolded when he chased a thief who snatched his female friend’s phone in Playa de las Americas.
Details of the Attack
The confrontation occurred around 2:15 a.m. on Rafael Puig Lluvina Avenue in the bustling Las Veronicas strip, a hotspot for British visitors. The victim cornered the mugger behind a bar near the Oasis venue, where the attacker pulled a knife and struck.
Emergency services responded swiftly, stabilizing the young man at the scene before transferring him to Universitario Hospiten Sur Hospital.
Victim’s Condition
Medical officials describe the tourist’s injuries as serious, with reports indicating a critical state requiring intensive care. He continues to fight for his life as treatment progresses.
Police Response
No arrests have occurred yet, but authorities have mobilized a specialist unit to hunt down the knife-wielding suspect. A spokesperson for the regional government’s emergency response coordination center stated: “An 18-year-old man has been seriously injured after being stabbed in Rafael Puig Lluvina Avenue in Playa de las Americas.” “The victim was transferred to the Universitario Hospiten Sur Hospital after being stabilised at the scene.”
Investigators urge witnesses to come forward to aid in apprehending the assailant in this ongoing case.
