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Amidst allegations of a violent altercation, police from Essen persist in discharging their duties without noticeable recoil.
According to various news sources, a fisticuff among tourists in Mallorca, involving a lost phone and culminating in a vicious assault on a 71-year-old taxi driver, allegedly involved officers from Essen. The assault occurred around mid-August, yet the police force's representative refuses to divulge whether the officers are actively patrolling or busy with administrative tasks. In response to queries, the city of Essen neither received communication regarding the matter from Spanish authorities nor has it been officially notified of the incident.
Previously, news outlets claimed that these officers had already resumed their duties. Should the accusations against them prove validated, an internal investigation will be initiated in Essen, as asserted by the representative. Concurrently, a criminal investigation is also underway in Spain.
Police On The Beat
Spanish media reports shed light on the unfortunate event, suggesting a heated dispute among German travelers, leading to the savage assault of the Mallorcan taxi driver. The elderly driver was hospitalized due to the gravity of his injuries, and subsequent reports highlighted attempts to bribe Spanish law enforcement officers.
Essen police have acknowledged the involvement of their colleagues in the incident. However, it remains indeterminate whether these officers are being regarded as witnesses or suspects by Spanish authorities.
Three Men From The Wrong Side of Town
Local newspaper "Ultima Hora" reveals the perpetrators of the incident to be three men originating from Essen, aged 24, 26, and 27. The identity of a fourth suspect remains undisclosed. According to DPA reports, at least two officers from Essen, vacationing together in Mallorca, were identified as suspects. All were granted permission to return to Germany.
Despite the Spanish investigation, no reports have surfaced regarding any incidents of excessive force or violence being perpetrated by the officers linked to the Mallorca assault. However, the severity of the event—a violent attack on an elderly taxi driver—has sparked concerns about the conduct of the three men from Essen, who are currently under investigation.
