Magaluf, July 10: In a troubling incident in Magaluf, Mallorca, an 18-year-old British tourist has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a female police officer and causing damage during a chaotic scene outside Pirates Beach Bar in Spain. The altercation erupted when police responded to a call involving an unconscious holidaymaker, only to find themselves intervening in a separate street fight involving the tourist. The situation escalated as the accused reportedly resisted arrest, leading to injuries to the officer and damage to her mobile phone.

According to The Mirror report, the incident in Magaluf unfolded when police responded to a call at Pirates Beach Bar regarding an unconscious female holidaymaker during the early hours on Tuesday, July 9. As officers attended to the individual who had fallen after excessive drinking, they were alerted to a separate altercation nearby involving the accused tourist. Police, upon arriving on the scene, found the tourist atop another man, allegedly punching him during the altercation, reports the Mirror. Spain Sex Scandal: Spanish Politician Resigns As Municipal Councillor Over Leaked Photos and Videos Showing Him Eating Poop and Offering Himself As 'Sex Slave'.

When the police attempted to separate the two individuals, the situation escalated rapidly. The tourist reportedly resisted arrest vehemently, turning physically aggressive towards the officers. In the commotion, he allegedly grabbed a female police officer by the arm, pushed her to the ground, and continued to assault both officers as they attempted to restrain him. During the scuffle, the officer's Samsung mobile phone was damaged, and she sustained injuries to her knees and elbow. Spain Shocker: Woman Accidentally Swallows Toothbrush While Choking on Food in Galdakao, Doctors Remove Brush After 40-Minute Procedure.

The British tourist was subsequently apprehended and taken into custody, where he faced charges including resisting arrest, causing damage to property, and assault. Following his appearance in court, he was granted bail but under strict conditions, including surrendering his passport and remaining on the island until a deposit was paid for the damages incurred. The incident underscores ongoing concerns over the conduct of British tourists in Magaluf, prompting local authorities to reinforce security measures and vigilance in the popular holiday destination.

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