In a shocking turn of events during a family holiday in Florida, Mark Gibbon, a 62-year-old British man, has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly attempting to drown his daughter-in-law in a swimming pool at the Solterra Resort in Davenport. The incident reportedly erupted during a heated dispute over his grandchildren while the family enjoyed their vacation near Walt Disney World Resort.
British Man Arrested After Alleged Pool Drowning Attempt on Daughter-in-Law in Florida
British Man Arrested After Alleged Pool Drowning Attempt on Daughter-in-Law in Florida
A vacation turns violent as a British man faces serious charges following a disturbing incident in a Florida pool.
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Mr. Gibbon, a resident of Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, is accused of physically assaulting the 33-year-old woman by pushing her underwater and preventing her from breathing. He has been charged with attempted second-degree murder and two counts of battery. Sheriff Grady Judd condemned the actions, emphasizing that visitors are expected to maintain decorum in the area.
The violent episode escalated when a young girl interjected, jumping into the water to help her mother. Mr. Gibbon's alleged assault ceased only when two neighboring tourists threatened to notify law enforcement, which led to his arrest and subsequent detention at the Polk County Jail. The family’s dream vacation has quickly turned into a nightmare, highlighting the often-unpredictable nature of family dynamics and conflict resolution.
The violent episode escalated when a young girl interjected, jumping into the water to help her mother. Mr. Gibbon's alleged assault ceased only when two neighboring tourists threatened to notify law enforcement, which led to his arrest and subsequent detention at the Polk County Jail. The family’s dream vacation has quickly turned into a nightmare, highlighting the often-unpredictable nature of family dynamics and conflict resolution.
