Brit sailor arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after ‘throwing girlfriend into river’ in Portugal

A BRITISH sailor has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly throwing his non-swimmer girlfriend into a Portuguese river.

The 60-year-old was accused of abandoning the scene as his partner, saved by the crew of another boat who saw her in distress, began to drown.

A Brit sailor has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder GettyThe drama occurred on the River Tagus off the town of Oeiras[/caption]

The horror incident occurred on the River Tagus...