- Unprovoked Assaults on Taxi Drivers in Mallorca: Authorities from Essen Implicated?
After an altercation involving a taxi driver in Mallorca, authorities are looking into whether the suspected assailants are officers from Essen's police force. According to a spokesperson for the Essen police, "We're aware of the situation." Whether the individuals in question are indeed members of Essen's police headquarters is currently under investigation. "There are suspicions, we can't deny them," the spokesperson added. Clarification on the matter will take some time.
A group of four German tourists were temporarily detained by local law enforcement for allegedly assaulting a taxi driver. The driver claimed that the men presented themselves as German police officers and produced their IDs to support their claim.
The group supposedly flagged down a taxi on Schinkenstraße, the central party street at the Ballermann, on Monday night. Their intended destination was a hotel in the island's center, as reported by Mallorca Magazin.
Tensions escalated upon their arrival, with one of the tourists accusing the driver of stealing their phone. The tourists then reportedly attacked the driver, causing him to suffer multiple bone fractures and requiring medical attention. The group is believed to have departed the island, although this information has not been officially confirmed.
Despite the group's claim of being German police officers, it's important to clarify that other authorities are required to verify such identifications. The investigation into the suspects' true identities continues, as their alleged actions as police officers are at odds with the actions they took in Mallorca.
