British woman alleges assault by a bouncer in Benidorm, Spain

A British woman, Charlotte Benson, claims she was assaulted by a bouncer at a bar in Benidorm, Spain, on March 28. She alleges she was shoved, stomped on, and thrown, resulting in bruising and a concussion. The incident occurred during a weekend trip with friends. Benson reports a lack of support from Spanish police and paramedics after the alleged attack. She states she was instructed to report the incident the next day, and was disappointed with the police's response. She did file a report at the airport. Benson is speaking out to raise awareness about safety for tourists, particularly regarding the perceived lack of assistance from local authorities. She has vowed never to return to Benidorm, citing a feeling of insecurity and inadequacy of support.