A British family are suing their tour operator after they were attacked in their apartment by a man with a machete.
Dane Lee, 44, his wife Benita, 45, and their children Millina and Redmond, aged 11 and 13 respectively, were staying at the Southern Pals Hotel in Barbados in April on a trip organised by Virgin Holidays.
On their first morning, a masked man entered their apartment and tried to attack the family with a machete, the Kent News reports.
Although they managed to fight him off, they claim they were left traumatised by the incident, as well as suffering minor injuries including torn muscles.
"The whole experience was terrifying and we were all very shaken up, especially my wife and daughter. I am extremely concerned that an armed intruder was allowed to wander around the hotel grounds undetected," said Mr Lee.
The family has now taken legal action against Virgin, claiming that the security at the hotel was insufficient.
A spokesperson for the tour operator said the company is liaising with the Lees in order to establish what will happen next.
British tourists who suffer from an accident, personal injury or food poisoning while on holiday can sue their tour operator provided that the holiday was a package which includes travel and accommodation.
