Mallorca: woman held after metal bar thrown at girl

Mallorca: A woman throws a metal bar at an eight-year-old girl on a bar terrace in Palma’s La Vileta district, a witness tells police. The girl is there with her father on Tuesday afternoon. The Spanish National Police arrest the woman after witnesses also report death threats and attempts to rob three people.

Witnesses say the woman demanded money and valuables from customers. When they refused, she tried to pull a gold chain from a man’s neck. Another woman said the suspect threatened to hit her unless she handed over her earrings or money. She also threatened other customers with the bar before throwing it at the child, according to a witness.

Police have linked the suspect to an unresolved case at another Palma bar, on Camí dels Reis. Its owner said the woman had repeatedly threatened her and her customers, sometimes demanding money, drinks and food. On Tuesday morning, the owner said, the woman returned with a screwdriver and threatened to kill her. Police have added allegations of threats and coercion to those arising from the incident in La Vileta.

Topics: Police · Arrests · Palma

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com