National Police Arrests Suspect in Madrid in Connection with Assault Allegations Linked to Palma de Mallorca Case
The National Police have arrested a man in Madrid who is implicated in a case involving allegations of sexual violence against a young English woman. The incident reportedly occurred while the victim was on vacation in Palma de Mallorca, with events that the woman later described to authorities in London and through official channels in the United Kingdom.
The victim reported the matter to British police authorities, providing details about her address and the interior of the residence where the alleged assault occurred, along with information identifying the person accused by the victim. The case was forwarded to the General Directorate of Security, initiating a formal investigation within the United Kingdom and Spain as part of a coordinated response.
According to the statement provided by the woman, the suspect initially sought a friendly connection. After accompanying her to her family home, the allegations describe multiple instances of sexual and physical aggression that followed, prompting the victim to seek help and document the events for investigators.
The victim returned to the United Kingdom and informed a friend of what had happened. Days later, she formally filed a complaint, triggering a cross border inquiry that involved Interpol and national police units in both countries.
Interpolate and local authorities collaborated to relay crucial information to the National Police Family and Women’s Attention Unit UFAM. This unit is responsible for the initial steps in identifying those suspected of such offenses and coordinating with foreign counterparts as needed.
One of the first tasks was to determine the address in Palma de Mallorca where the incident allegedly took place and where the suspect could be found. Investigators assessed rental property records and cross-checked them against the victim’s account, looking for matches in the available descriptions and timeline.
Information gathered from the victim’s statements and the ad photos led officers to a property believed to be a rental. A follow up phone call to the number listed in the advertisement was answered by an official who identified himself using the name supplied by the victim and presented himself as the landlords’ son. This interaction helped confirm the suspect’s possible presence at the location and guided further checks.
With these indicators, investigators proceeded to confirm the identity of the person accused by the victim, noting that the suspect had altered his appearance since the time of the alleged events. The investigation also included obtaining a witness statement from the victim’s friend who had heard about the events in the days that followed. The friend’s account corroborated the victim’s recounting of the assault.
After a year of diligent work, authorities implemented a location operation to locate and arrest the man in Madrid, a city where it was noted that the suspect had relocated from Palma de Mallorca in the interim. The investigation continues as more evidence is reviewed and additional testimonies are considered in coordination with the international law enforcement community. This case remains under official inquiry to determine the full scope of responsibility and to ensure appropriate legal proceedings are pursued.
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