It is possible that a man from Villajoyosa on the Costa Blanca could end up in prison after he attempted to commit suicide.He attempted to carry out the suicide at a petrol station.He paid 25 euros to the attendant and then proceeded to put the petrol inside the car.When the petrol attendant saw what he was doing the petrol supply was terminated and the police were called.

The man then fought the police as they tried to pin him down.He did pull out a cigarette lighter to set fire to the car.In the process of setting the car alight he injured the officersHe wanted to kill himself he has said.He had no intention of injuring anyone else .

This is a person with a history of mental illness and who is separated from his wife and daughter,who he has not seen for some months.All of these issues made him want to end his life.

Now this man faces the possibility of spending up to 18 years in prison.Surely this is a good example of someone who needs help and treatment in a psychiatric unit.