A British man's Florida vacation takes a dark turn as he is accused of attempted murder, sparking outrage over family violence during leisure times.
**British Tourist Charged with Attempted Murder for Drowning Incident in Florida Pool**
**British Tourist Charged with Attempted Murder for Drowning Incident in Florida Pool**
A shocking holiday incident turns violent as a British man faces serious charges after attacking his daughter-in-law in a pool.
In an alarming incident reported from Davenport, Florida, a British man has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly attempted to drown his daughter-in-law in a swimming pool while on holiday. Mark Gibbon, 62, from Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, is accused of this grave act during a family dispute concerning his grandchildren.
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred at the Solterra Resort near Walt Disney World, where tensions escalated between Mr. Gibbon and his 33-year-old daughter-in-law. It is claimed that he pushed her underwater and restrained her head multiple times, which prevented her from breathing. The charges leveled against him include attempted second-degree murder along with two counts of battery.
Sheriff Grady Judd expressed disappointment over the incident, stating that while Polk County welcomes visitors from around the world, it expects them to conduct themselves appropriately. "Because Mr. Gibbon couldn't control his anger, he may find himself spending a lot more time in Florida than he had anticipated," the sheriff remarked.
The confrontation reportedly began over a disagreement about the grandchildren, and a young girl had to jump into the pool in an effort to intervene and stop Mr. Gibbon from harming the woman. He is alleged to have ceased his actions only after two neighboring sisters, who were on holiday nearby, informed law enforcement officials.
Following the incident, Mr. Gibbon was arrested and taken to the Polk County Jail, where he now awaits further legal proceedings. The shocking nature of this case has raised concerns regarding family disputes escalating into violent confrontations, even in seemingly idyllic vacation settings.
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred at the Solterra Resort near Walt Disney World, where tensions escalated between Mr. Gibbon and his 33-year-old daughter-in-law. It is claimed that he pushed her underwater and restrained her head multiple times, which prevented her from breathing. The charges leveled against him include attempted second-degree murder along with two counts of battery.
Sheriff Grady Judd expressed disappointment over the incident, stating that while Polk County welcomes visitors from around the world, it expects them to conduct themselves appropriately. "Because Mr. Gibbon couldn't control his anger, he may find himself spending a lot more time in Florida than he had anticipated," the sheriff remarked.
The confrontation reportedly began over a disagreement about the grandchildren, and a young girl had to jump into the pool in an effort to intervene and stop Mr. Gibbon from harming the woman. He is alleged to have ceased his actions only after two neighboring sisters, who were on holiday nearby, informed law enforcement officials.
Following the incident, Mr. Gibbon was arrested and taken to the Polk County Jail, where he now awaits further legal proceedings. The shocking nature of this case has raised concerns regarding family disputes escalating into violent confrontations, even in seemingly idyllic vacation settings.
