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Judge Frees Irish Woman Accused of Sexually Assaulting Swedish Tourist in Magaluf Spa

The suspect’s court appearance highlights challenges in securing convictions for sexual assaults reported in Mallorca’s nightlife venues.

La sospechosa, este miércoles por la tarde, a su llegada a los juzgados de Vía Alemania de Palma.
La Guardia Civil procedió a la detención de los dos jóvenes acusados de la presunta agresión sexual
Un agente de la Guardia Civil.

Overview

  • A Swedish tourist reported that a 37-year-old Irish woman groped him without consent first in a sauna and later in Turkish baths at a Magaluf hotel spa.
  • The incident took place around 6 PM last Tuesday and was reported to the Policía Local de Calvià, prompting the Guardia Civil to detain the suspect.
  • Represented by lawyer Joan Arbós, the accused told a Palma judge she had mistaken the victim’s conduct for mutual interest.
  • After her court appearance, the judge ordered her release pending the next stages of the judicial process.
  • Similar investigations are underway in regions such as Valencia and Alicante following other recent sexual assault reports in Spain’s tourist hotspots.