NewsKTLA 5 – Local NewsNovember 8, 2026Los Angeles County
Suspect surrenders to police following violent assault of a tourist in Venice
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One of two suspects sought in the beating of a Danish tourist in Venice surrendered to the Los Angeles Police Department on Friday night. The victim was hospitalized with serious injuries after the Oct. 30 attack near Speedway and Washington Boulevard, while the second suspect remains at large.
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A violent assault near a major tourist destination has left a foreign visitor hospitalized and prompted local officials to reiterate calls for heightened public safety measures.
Key Facts
- One of two suspects in the beating of a tourist surrendered to the LAPD Pacific Station shortly before 10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6.
- The attack took place around 12:35 a.m. on Oct. 30 near Speedway and Washington Boulevard, close to the Venice Pier.
- The victim is a tourist from Denmark who was found unconscious with a head laceration and serious injuries.
- Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics treated the victim at the scene before transporting him to a hospital.
- Surveillance footage released by the LAPD shows two men approaching and assaulting the tourist.
- Councilmember Traci Park confirmed via social media that one suspect is in custody while the first suspect remains at large.
- Police have not released the identity of the surrendered suspect or confirmed formal booking charges.
- The LAPD Pacific Division is investigating the assault and asks anyone with information to contact Detective Patrick Foley or L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationLos Angeles Police Department“Law enforcement agency investigating the attack”locationSouthern California“Region visited by the tourist”PersonPatrick Foley“Detective for the Los Angeles Police Department”PersonTraci Park“Los Angeles City Councilmember representing Venice”OrganizationKTLA“News organization reporting on the incident”locationDenmark“Home country of the victim”locationWashington Boulevard“Street near the attack site”OrganizationL.A. Regional Crime Stoppers“Organization accepting anonymous tips”locationVenice Pier“Landmark near the attack location”locationVenice“Neighborhood where the attack occurred”locationSpeedway“Street near the attack site”locationPacific Station“LAPD station where the suspect surrendered”OrganizationLos Angeles Fire Department“Paramedic agency that treated the victim”