The Civil Guard has arrested a 36-year-old man on Ibiza after a series of violent incidents that left several people seriously injured. The suspect, already known to authorities, faces multiple offenses that span different locations on the island, including illegal detention, assault, and unlawful entry into a private property. The arrests and charges are based on a sustained investigation by the Guardia Civil, which also noted the suspect has several active cases and a court order from Ibiza’s Court No. 2 guiding proceedings against him.
As the investigation progressed, authorities identified a pattern of violent behavior and repeated, troubling episodes connected to the same individual. On March 30, 2021, the man was taken into custody in the Sant Rafel area on charges of illegal detention. Reports indicate that on that day he forcibly moved a person identified as his mother’s partner to a farm in Sant Josep and attacked this person with farm tools, inflicting severe injuries, including a knife wound to the hand. The victim managed to escape the captivity the following day and was subsequently hospitalized at Can Misses due to the seriousness of the injuries sustained.
Further incidents followed in 2022. On April 3, 2022, the detainee is described as having inflicted harm on a 40-year-old woman whom he had kept under guard for an extended period. The encounters included acts of physical violence linked to an ongoing relationship dispute, resulting in multiple injuries, including broken ribs. After these events, the individual fled from the residence, continuing to evade authorities.
Another notable episode occurred in September of the previous year when the suspect reportedly entered a bare farm and later left the premises after claiming that two Austrian tourists were present. Civil Guard officers responded to the report, and while the case drew attention, it was part of a broader assessment of the subject’s movements and behavior as investigators sought to determine his whereabouts and opportunities for arrest.
Since the earliest reported crime, the Civil Guard has pursued a thorough inquiry into the suspect’s location and possible concealment. The investigation revealed that the man had altered his address and hiding places repeatedly, sometimes spending nights in wooded areas where he had previously been located by authorities. Such shifts complicated efforts to ensure his capture and to secure the safety of potential victims in the region.
On June 1, law enforcement officers finally apprehended the individual in Ibiza. During the arrest, they recovered two daggers and hashish, items that supported the ongoing allegations and reinforced the assessment of a pattern of violent and unlawful conduct. The case continues under the supervision of the appropriate judicial authorities, with prosecutors and investigators coordinating to determine the full scope of charges and to arrange necessary court appearances for the suspect.
The sequence of events associated with this case underscores the challenges faced by local law enforcement in tracking a repeat offender who demonstrated a willingness to move across different areas of the island to avoid capture. The Guardia Civil emphasizes that protecting the public remains a priority and that ongoing investigations will extend to determine any additional accusations connected to these incidents. The authorities also reiterate their commitment to pursuing justice for all affected parties and to pursuing the legal channels available to bring the responsible individual before the courts, ensuring due process and safety for residents and visitors on Ibiza.
At this stage, further details about the exact timeline of the assaults, the precise nature of the injuries, and the full list of charges will be clarified in forthcoming court proceedings. The authorities request patience from the public as the case progresses through the judicial system, with official statements outlining subsequent steps as new information becomes available.
In summary, the man was apprehended after a chain of violent acts linked to a pattern of illegal detention, assault, and entry into properties. The seizure of daggers and hashish during the arrest, along with the historical record of multiple open cases, has positioned this case as a significant public safety matter for Ibiza. Ongoing judicial processes will determine accountability and appropriate penalties in line with the law, while law enforcement continues to monitor the situation to prevent further harm to local residents and visitors.