A sixty-four-year-old British woman has been placed in provisional custody in Benidorm, Alicante, following allegations that she strangled a friend with a vacuum cleaner cord. The incident has drawn the attention of the authorities as the woman faces a homicide investigation. The event allegedly took place last Thursday, while the two women were spending time together in a holiday apartment.

The victim, a sixty-six-year-old compatriot, was reportedly strangled during their stay in the popular tourist district of Rincón de Loix. A fellow visitor from the United Kingdom contacted emergency services after hearing a confession regarding the crime.

Local authorities have stated that the incident was alarming given the usual safety perceived in the area, frequented by many British tourists. The Court of Instruction number two in Benidorm has issued the custody order, while the higher court in the Valencian Community has confirmed the ongoing investigation.

As the investigation develops, further details are expected to emerge as police assess the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.