- Law enforcement officials from Essen face accusations following an alleged assault incident in Mallorca.
After an instance of aggression directed towards a taxi driver in Mallorca, authorities are investigating the involvement of two officers hailing from Essen. As revealed by the German Press Agency via a trusted source, these officers were reportedly vacationing on the island privately. Beforehand, the "Rheinische Post" had mentioned this.
As per local police, four German travelers were temporarily detained on Mallorca for suspected attacks on the taxi driver. The victim shared his account with the "Mallorca Zeitung," claiming that the men posed as German law enforcement officers, presenting IDs as proof. "Bild.de" cited the man saying, "I feared for my life."
These men supposedly hopped into the taxi on Schinkenstraße, known for its vibrant nightlife at Ballermann's main party street, on Monday evening, aiming to reach their central island hotel. According to "Mallorca Magazin," this is what transpired.
At their destination, an alleged physical altercation ensued, as detailed by the police. One of the tourists reportedly lost his phone and accused the driver of theft. The tourists are said to have assaulted the driver, according to media reports. The man was admitted to the hospital with a series of bone fractures. The tourists are rumored to have left the island without confirmation from the authorities initially.
The tourists initially sought a taxi on Schinkenstraße to reach their hotel, but their journey ended in an altercation with the driver. Later, they were accused of assaulting the taxi driver and causing serious bone fractures.
