British tourist is arrested after ‘beating Magaluf cabbie in front of horrified locals after taxi driver told him off for climbing on his car’
- Local sources said the incident began when group of men climbed onto a taxi
- Vehicle’s driver got out to chastise the men, but was then punched and kicked
- Video, believe to be of the alleged assault, showed one man punching another on the ground while onlookers attempted to pull them apart
- Police reportedly located witnesses to the incident and arrested 21-year-old Brit
A British tourist has been arrested today for allegedly assaulting a taxi driver in Magaluf, according to local sources.
Police are said to have arrested a 21-year-old British man after locating witnesses to the alleged attack on the Spanish island of Majorca. Officials are also looking for another tourist who may be able to help with their inquiries.
According to sources from a local group of taxi drivers, the incident began when the ‘intoxicated’ tourist, who was walking down the street accompanied by two other men, climbed onto the hood of the taxi at around 2am.
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A British tourist has been arrested today for allegedly assaulting a taxi driver in Magaluf, according to local sources. Pictured: A man with bloodied fists – thought to be the suspect – is seen standing over another man – thought to be the taxi driver – in video of the incident
Police are said to have arrested a 21-year-old British man after locating witnesses to the alleged attack. Officials are also looking for another tourist was also involved. Pictured: A man in a mint-green shirt, believed to be the suspect, was seen in a video attacking a man on Tuesday night after he was pushed to the ground
Pictured: A man in a black T-shirt, believed to be the taxi driver, is shown being forced to the floor as the supposed suspect throws a punch at him in Magaluf early Tuesday morning
The taxi driver, 57, got out of the vehicle to chastise the tourists, but was pulled to the ground and attacked with punches and kicks.
Two separate videos, both believed to be of same incident, show a man in a mint-green shirt – who is thought to be the suspect – standing over another man lying on the floor wearing a black T-shirt – believed to be the taxi driver.
A vehicle is shown stopped in the middle of a road next to where the alleged attack unfolds, causing a small traffic jam.
The first video was shot from across the road and behind the stopped vehicles, and sees the moment the supposed suspect throws a punch at the taxi driver, causing him to fall backwards.
While the taxi driver is prone on the pavement, the suspect appears to continue his assault, wrestling with the man and throwing more punches at his head.
As cars drive past the fight and concerned bystanders gather, a third man is shown trying to pull the suspect off the taxi driver. The suspect argues with this man, and is then shown walking away from the scene with others, believed to be his friends.
As the suspect walks off, his right fist appears to be covered in blood.
Another person is then shown trying to flag someone down, possibly either trying to get the attention of the police or call for medical attention.
In the second video – shot from in front of the stopped car – the footage begins as the attack is stopped. The suspect in the mint-green shirt is seen being pulled away from the man on the ground, who appears to be covered in blood.
The taxi driver is shown on the floor barely moving as onlookers confront the suspect and tell him to leave the scene, while others take photos as he leaves.
Pictured: The altercation is seen from behind a vehicle, with the suspect seen on top of the taxi driver as he throws punches at the prone man
Pictured: Onlookers are seen watching the altercation in Magaluf on Tuesday
As cars drive past the confrontation and concerned bystanders gather around, a third man is shown trying to pull the suspect off the taxi driver. The suspect is then shown walking away from the scene with other men, believed to be his friends
The identities of the people involved in the incident have not been released, but local sources said the suspect was a 21-year-old British man. He was tracked down after police spoke with witnesses to the alleged assault.
According to Olive Press – an English language Spanish newspaper – officials are still working to locate the man’s compatriots. The newspaper reported that the man was intoxicated at the time of the alleged attack, which took place at around 2am.
The case has been passed on to the Guardia Civil (Civil Guard) – one of Spain’s two national police forces.
Local reports said the taxi driver received first aid at the scene and was transferred to Son Espases Hospital with an injury.
He is not believed to be in a serious condition.
In solidarity with their injured colleague, local taxi drivers ceased their services in Magluf on Tuesday, according to Olive Press.
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