SUNBED hoggers in Benidorm are facing a tough new crackdown after a war erupted between Brits and locals over beach loungers.
Spanish council chiefs said they will get tough with repeat offenders after photos of locals trying to beat Brit tourists by setting up their sunbeds in the middle of the night, emerged.
Incredible pictures published yesterday showed locals grabbing the best spots by the sea before dawn when many holidaymakers were still out partying or snoring in bed.
The photos showed beach lovers described as Benidorm locals setting up large umbrellas and deckchairs to get the best spots to soak up the sun when it rose.
Council chiefs said they were aware of the problem – and insisted police have been given powers to remove items abandoned on the sand where it is creating conflict.