British National Charged with Attempted Murder After Pool Incident in Florida

Mark Gibbon, a 62-year-old from Buckinghamshire, has been accused of attempted second-degree murder after an argument escalated in a swimming pool at Solterra Resort, Davenport, near Disney World. The incident reportedly began over disagreements concerning Gibbon's grandchildren, leading to accusations that he repeatedly pushed his 33-year-old daughter-in-law's head underwater. A young girl intervened, and Mr. Gibbon stopped the assault only when informed that law enforcement had been contacted. The local sheriff's office condemned his actions, emphasizing accountability for all visitors. Gibbon now faces serious legal repercussions while in custody at Polk County Jail.

A British man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly trying to drown his daughter-in-law in a Florida swimming pool. Mark Gibbon, 62, was on holiday with his family at the Solterra Resort in Davenport, near Walt Disney World Resort, when the disagreement over his grandchildren erupted, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Gibbon, hailing from Beaconsfield in Buckinghamshire, reportedly pushed and held the 33-year-old woman’s head underwater multiple times, preventing her from breathing. He has been charged with attempted second-degree murder and two counts of battery. Sheriff Grady Judd remarked, "It’s great that Polk County draws visitors from all across the world, but we expect vacationers to behave while they visit with us, just as we expect our lifelong residents to do the same. Because Mr. Gibbon couldn’t control his anger, he may find himself spending a lot more time in Florida than he had anticipated."

The altercation began when the two started arguing in the pool regarding Gibbon’s grandchildren. In a bid to intervene, a young girl jumped into the pool, attempting to stop Gibbon from drowning the woman. The situation came to a halt only when two holidaying sisters next door informed Mr. Gibbon that they had called the sheriff's department. Following the incident, Gibbon was arrested and has been taken to Polk County Jail, further underscoring the serious nature of this case.