British couple stabbed in horror attack on seafront promenade at holiday resort in Morocco

A BRITISH couple has been injured in a horror triple stabbing attack at a tourist hotspot in Morocco.

The knifeman is said to have run into the sea and attempted to thwart his arrest by swimming away from the scene at resort Agadir.

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He was later caught and taken into custody.

Police are investigating whether the attack was terrorist-related, according to Spanish newspaper La Razon.

The 33-year-old suspect was reportedly jailed three years ago for drug trafficking offences.

His alleged victims include two British holidaymakers, a man and a woman, who have been described as a couple.

They are said to have suffered wounds to their legs and back and were taken to Hassan II Hospital in Agadir.

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