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Brawl in Arenal: Women arrested with cutter knife and bat!
Two women were arrested in Mallorca after a mass brawl involving weapons. The incident occurred in Arenal.
Brawl in Arenal: Women arrested with cutter knife and bat!
On Friday evening there was an unprecedented mass brawl in Arenal, a popular holiday paradise for Germans on Mallorca. In this connection, the Spanish police arrested two women who came from rival families. As the North Sea newspaper According to reports, the incident took place about 200 meters from the beach and involved around 30 people who were supported by other family members.
The trigger for the escalation of violence remains unclear at this point. One of those arrested attacked her counterpart with a cutter knife, while the other took a baseball bat. This brutal altercation resulted in injuries: one of the women suffered a minor cut on her arm and had to be hospitalized, while the second woman was treated as an outpatient after injuring her finger.
An increase in crime on the island
The events in Arenal are not isolated. Given a general trend, the crime rate in the Balearic Islands has been steadily increasing since 2023. According to a report by Mallorca Services In 2024, crime is expected to increase by around 1% compared to the previous year, with the Balearic Islands recording an increase of 4.5%. This raises questions about the safety of the holiday region, which is a popular destination for many Germans.
A closer look at the statistics shows that the cities of Málaga and Zaragoza are among the top performers with 11% and 8% respectively. In the Balearic Islands, the recent increase can be attributed to various forms of crime, including drug trafficking.
Conclusion and outlook
The brawl in Arenal not only casts a bad light on the families affected, but also reflects a worrying development regarding security in the holiday paradise of Mallorca. As crime increases, authorities are closely monitoring developments to ensure the safety of citizens and tourists. For travelers, the question remains: How safe is a holiday on Mallorca really? A topic worth keeping an eye on.
The incident shows that despite the beauty of the island, there are also dark sides and that the local population, as well as holidaymakers, should be vigilant.