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A BRIT bodybuilder has been arrested in Spain after being accused of “nearly killing” two US soldiers in an unprovoked attack.
The 32-year-old man – described as a “martial arts expert” by cops – was wanted by German authorities on an European Arrest Warrant after the alleged assault outside a restaurant last month.
GettyThe Brit was detained when he was spotted at Alicante Airport on Sunday.
If found guilty of attempted homicide, the unnamed Brit could face up to 15 years behind bars.
He has now been handed over to the Audiencia Nacional court in Madrid where he faces extradition.
The alleged crime took place on June 2 when the suspect was approached by two US soldiers.
Cops say he launched a “surprise and unprovoked attack” on the men – knocking them both out cold.
A spokesperson for Spain’s National Police in Alicante said: “He managed to knock out the two soldiers with barely any effort given his extraordinary physical condition.
“He also displayed a high level of violence.
“When his alleged victims were on the ground, he didn’t let up in his hostile attitude towards them.
“He continued hitting them hard while they were on the floor, in parts of their body including their heads, before fleeing the scene with his two companions when he discovered witnesses had called police.
“The two soldiers were seriously injured and at one point their lives were deemed to be at risk.
The police force added: “National Police officers have held a British man at Alicante Airport on a European Arrest Warrant.
“The warrant had been issued by German authorities for a crime of attempted homicide which carries a prison sentence of up to 15 years on conviction.
“The fugitive was located and arrested in less than 20 days, as the order to capture him was activated on July 5.
“He was arrested by officers carrying out passenger control duties at the airport.”
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