Police are investigating the alleged rape of a British tourist on a popular Algarve holiday beach.
The woman, who is in her twenties, told cops the sex attack took place on the sand by a walkway at Praia da Rocha beach in the municipality of Portimao.
Police were alerted around 5am this morning by the alleged rape victim who contacted them at a tourist assistance office near the beach.
Respected Portuguese daily Correio da Manha, citing police sources, said a suspect whose nationality is not yet known has been identified.
It was not immediately clear if any arrests have been made.
Portugal’s Policia Judiciaria police force has now taken charge of the case. They have yet to make any official comment.
The Rolling Loud Festival, which attracts many British visitors, kicked off on Praia da Rocha beach today and is due to last until Friday.
This year’s line-up features American rappers Travis Scott, Playboi Carti and Meek Mill.
The festival comes close on the back of another music festival popular with British visitors called Afro National Portugal, which was held from June 28 to 30.
It is not known if the woman who has contacted police, or the suspect said to have been identified by officers, had travelled to the area to attend either of the music festivals.
Praia da Rocha is known for its magnificent beach as well as its buzzing atmosphere. It is around an hour’s drive from Faro Airport.
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