Three British tourists arrested in Croatia for 'raping local woman in planned attack'
Police fear that the men, who are facing up to ten years behind bars, planned the vicious attack in the port town of Split.
The alleged crime was reported shortly after 7am on Thursday, with one suspect detained at the scene, while the two others were found at a different location shortly after.
A criminal investigation has now been launched, with cops believing that the Brits could have planned out the alleged rape after interrogating them.
The men could spend between six months and 10 years in prison under Croatian laws.
They are being held in custody as investigations continue.
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