Mallorca fight over glass drinks ends in two arrests

Two men have been arrested after a row over drinks in glass containers turned violent at a venue in Playa de Palma, Mallorca. The clash broke out at about 1.55am on Saturday in Calle Pare Bartomeu Salvà, Palma Local Police said. A 56-year-old Nigerian employee and a 27-year-old German customer are suspected of causing injuries.

Officers arrived after reports of a fight involving security staff and customers. Outside the venue, they found the access controller with cuts and abrasions.

Witnesses said staff had challenged a 62-year-old man and his 27-year-old son as they tried to leave with drinks in glass containers. The verbal row then became physical.

Police later found the father and son, both German, at a health centre. They had injuries including a broken nose and facial trauma. The 56-year-old worker was taken to University Hospital Son Espases for medical care before being held in police custody, while the 27-year-old was kept under guard as officers completed the case paperwork.

Topics: Police · Health · Palma

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com