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Man Arrested After Setting Fire to Seville Bar Over Mayonnaise Dispute

The Córdoba resident remains in Guardia Civil custody awaiting a Friday court appearance as police investigate the arson case.

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Un hombre fue detenido en Sevilla tras prender fuego a un bar luego de que le negaran mayonesa para su bocadillo.

Overview

  • A customer in Los Palacios y Villafranca allegedly returned from a nearby gas station with gasoline after being told the bar had no mayonnaise for his sandwich.
  • He poured fuel on the counter and ignited it around 19:00 on Wednesday, according to local reports.
  • A waitress who followed the suspect helped Policía Local officers locate and detain him shortly after the fire started.
  • The detainee suffered burns, received treatment at a health center, and was then transferred to Guardia Civil custody.
  • Authorities are imputing crimes of damage and arson with danger to persons, and investigators are continuing to gather evidence.