A British tourist is fighting for his life after he was attacked at a Greek nightclub, local media reports.
The 19-year-old is said to have been savagely punched by a fellow Brit, 24, in the nightlife capital of Rhodes before falling to the ground and maiming his head.
The young man, covered in blood, managed to find a private health clinic in the town of Faliraki on Monday afternoon but was unable to explain how he had been attacked.
Doctors at the Euromedica clinic immediately intubated him and he was rushed to the General Hospital of Rhodes where he had surgery for internal bleeding on the brain.
The 19-year-old continues to be in critical condition and is unable to communicate or provide a statement on the attack, Greek media reports.
Medics reported the incident and police pieced together from videos and witness testimonies his alleged attacker.
They arrested the tourist in his room at a well-known hotel the same night.
It is said the 24-year-old admitted to attacking the other Brit and a case has been opened for serious intentional bodily harm.
A 19-year-old was savagely punched by a fellow Brit, 24, at popular holiday spot of Faliraki before falling to the ground and maiming his head
The young man, covered in blood, managed to find a private health clinic but was unable to explain how he had been attacked
Doctors at the Euromedica clinic immediately intubated him and he was rushed to the General Hospital of Rhodes where he had surgery for internal bleeding on the brain
Faliraki is renowned for its long sandy beaches as well as its raucous nightlife
The victim’s friend was also called in to confirm the identity of the suspect.
An investigation continues and the authorities are said to be examining the exact causes of the brawl.
Personal differences or an argument being the root of the feud has not been ruled out.
A forensic report is expected too, which would detail the severity of the victim’s injuries.
It was also reported that the attacker was taken to the prosecutor’s office and given a deadline to apologise to the investigator.
