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British man arrested in US accused of trying to drown daughter-in-law in pool

British man arrested in US accused of trying to drown daughter-in-law in pool

Summary

A British man named Mark Gibbon has been charged with attempted murder in Florida. He is accused of trying to drown his daughter-in-law in a swimming pool at a vacation resort. The incident allegedly happened after a disagreement about his grandchildren.

Key Facts

  • Mark Gibbon, 62, is from Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, UK.
  • He is accused of attempting to drown his 33-year-old daughter-in-law in a pool in Florida.
  • The incident occurred at the Solterra Resort in Davenport, near Disney World.
  • The disagreement reportedly began over his grandchildren.
  • Gibbon faces charges of attempted second-degree murder and two counts of battery.
  • A young girl and two neighboring sisters intervened during the incident.
  • Police arrested Gibbon and he is currently held in Polk County Jail.

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