Criticism aimed at Spanish police

A Guernsey couple who were shot at during a holiday in Spain, have criticised police for failing to help.

Management consultant Peter Woodward was driving in Spain with his wife, when they were attacked by a driver.

One of the vehicle's tyres was blown out, forcing Mr Woodward to stop in order to avoid a high-speed crash.

The gunman stole valuables including their passports and credit cards, but Mr Woodward says police did nothing to help the couple.

We had extremely unhelpful police. They did literally nothing to help us Peter Woodward

Mr Woodward was driving on the main Mediterranean A7 motorway, south of Tarragona, when the robbery occurred on Tuesday.

The incident is the third of its type in the area in the last month. Spanish authorities believe the shooting of car tyres is a new tactic being employed by highway robbers.

Mr Woodward and his wife, who were unharmed but shocked by the attack, have condemned the behaviour of local police officers.

Mr Woodward said: "We had extremely unhelpful police. They did literally nothing to help us.

"I've been talking with the Consulate General in Barcelona and I've been asked to make a formal report, which is going to be sent to the authorities in Spain and also to the Foreign Office.

"Basically, the Spanish police didn't tell me anything."