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Portuguese Suspect Identified in Mallorca Student Brawl Involving 200 Youths

Authorities continue to investigate the violent clash at a hotel in Alcúdia that left dozens injured, including one with a stab wound.

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Overview

  • Over 200 students on graduation trips engaged in a violent brawl inside and outside a hotel in Alcúdia, Mallorca, early on April 17.
  • The altercation resulted in dozens of injuries, with one youth hospitalized for a stab wound that is not life-threatening.
  • A Portuguese national suspected of the stabbing has been identified and is now back in Portugal as authorities consider charges.
  • Local police and the Guardia Civil struggled to control the chaotic scene, which involved students from Spain and Portugal using objects as weapons.
  • The incident occurred during Mallorca's busy Easter tourism period, highlighting concerns about mass tourism and youth behavior.