The Civil Guard is investigating the death of a doorman who allegedly died after a blow during a confrontation at a restaurant in Mijas, Málaga. The incident is being treated as a potential line of duty matter tied to a violent altercation that erupted in a busy stretch of the town, where staff and patrons were present. The initial description from authorities indicates that the doorman collapsed following a clash with one or more individuals nearby, with the force of the impact believed to have contributed to the fatal outcome. An autopsy has been ordered to establish the precise cause of death and to rule out any other contributing factors that might have been involved in the moment.
People close to the investigation told EFE that the sequence of events points toward a sudden fall after an attack, with the doorman allegedly pushed backward and losing balance, eventually colliding with a table corner. The autopsy will provide a definitive medical timeline, clarifying whether a head injury was the primary driver of the collapse or if other injuries were involved. At this stage, investigators are examining surveillance footage, witness accounts, and the dynamics of the confrontation to reconstruct what happened in the moments leading to the tragic outcome. The goal is to determine whether the force applied during the dispute was the direct cause of the head injury or if another medical condition could have contributed to the fall and subsequent consequences.
The disturbance occurred at the workplace in Mijas last Saturday as a dispute unfolded among several customers. The concierge attempted to mediate and separate those involved, moving between the parties to de-escalate the situation. According to early statements, he received a blow that caused him to fall backward and strike his head on a corner of a nearby table. The impact reportedly left him with a severe injury, prompting immediate medical attention at the scene before transport to a hospital for urgent care. Witnesses describe a chaotic moment marked by raised voices, shoving, and a rapid shift from verbal aggression to physical contact, which underscores the unpredictable risks faced by frontline workers in high-stress service settings.
He was taken to the Regional Hospital, where the medical team faced a difficult battle to stabilize him. Sources familiar with the hospital’s status indicate that he was admitted to the intensive care unit in critical condition, receiving round-the-clock monitoring and life-support measures as doctors worked to assess the extent of the injuries and determine the best course of treatment. Despite the best efforts of the healthcare professionals, the man did not survive. The authorities have pledged a thorough review of all factors involved, including the conditions that allowed the incident to occur and the steps taken by staff in the immediate aftermath. The case is now in the hands of investigators who will compile a comprehensive report detailing the sequence of events, the nature of the injuries, and any potential safety gaps that may have contributed to the tragedy.