In the Cotoner neighborhood, a 45-year-old man was taken into custody following a confrontation that involved a Palm with punch and multiple blows to a woman’s head, an episode that left her unconscious. The incident is being treated as a sequence of injury offenses, hate crime indicators, and resistance to authorities by the suspect, according to the National Police report.
The accused is facing allegations related to injuring the woman and attacking another during an incident that unfolded after a heated exchange. The events began when the man allegedly insulted two women over a perceived sexual situation involving one of them, prompting a defensive response from the other. The woman who became unconscious was involved in the dispute, and authorities are reviewing the context of the insults as part of the case.
The altercation occurred around 3:30 in the afternoon on a Wednesday, as witnesses described nearby a bar where tensions escalated quickly. Police notes indicate the youths were nearby when the alleged attacker directed derogatory and offensive remarks toward them related to their sexual situation. The two women involved in the exchange reproached him for the insults, and it was at that moment that the man allegedly assaulted the older woman with force.
Upon arrival, officers attended to the injured party, and the man of Spanish nationality persisted in directing insults at the younger woman while resisting arrest. In the heat of the moment, roughly 30 bystanders joined the scene, delivering kicks and punches to the suspect on the head and other body parts before authorities could restore order.
To stabilize the situation, police called for support from additional patrols from the Provincial Citizen Security Brigade. The officers formed a security circle to contain the incident and safeguard those involved while ensuring public safety in the area. The sequence of events prompted a rapid response aimed at preventing further harm and preserving evidence for the ongoing investigation.
The victim who sustained injuries was transported by ambulance to a Palma hospital for treatment, while the alleged aggressor was taken to a medical facility for evaluation. The investigation continues as officials review video footage, statements from witnesses, and forensic findings to determine charges and the full scope of the offense. The case has drawn attention due to the combination of assault, alleged hateful rhetoric, and the reaction from bystanders who intervened in the moment of danger. [Source: National Police]