Current location:entertainment >>
British woman, 38, 'is raped by 20
entertainment81286People have gathered around
IntroductionPolice in Majorca have arrested an Italian man on suspicion of raping a British woman on a beach nea ...
Police in Majorca have arrested an Italian man on suspicion of raping a British woman on a beach near Magaluf.
The 20-year-old was held after the victim complained he had forced himself on her after a night out in Palmanova which borders the famous party resort.
The alleged victim, 38, is a holidaymaker, according to sources close to the investigation.
Those sources confirmed today the alleged rape had occurred in the early hours of April 11 but the arrest had not taken place until three days later after detectives took statements from a witness and viewed CCTV footage.
A spokesman for the Civil Guard in Majorca said today: 'The Civil Guard in Calvia has arrested an Italian man aged 20 as the suspected author of a crime of sexual assault on a woman aged 38.
'Last week, the alleged victim and suspect coincided in a late-night bar in Palmanova.
'When the bar closed, the suspect allegedly took advantage of the woman's state of disorientation because of the amount of alcohol she had drunk, to take her to the beach and rape her.
'Officers began an investigation and managed to identify and locate the alleged offender.'
The 20-year-old was held after the victim complained he had forced himself on her after a night out in Palmanova (pictured) which borders the famous party resort
The unnamed Italian was released on bail by an investigating magistrate following a subsequent court appearance.
The criminal probe is ongoing and the judge is now awaiting the results of further tests.
News of the case comes just a day after it emerged Portuguese police had arrested a 47-year-old masseur accused of raping a 71-year-old British pensioner in the Algarve town of Quarteira.
A spokesman for Portugal's Policia Judiciaria police force said: 'Last Friday the Polícia Judiciaria arrested a 47-year-old man strongly suspected of raping a 71-year-old foreign national at a massage centre in the municipality of Loule.
'The alleged victim reported the incident which the police found out had allegedly occurred after a massage session.
'As a result of the investigation, conducted by the PJ's Southern Directorate, officers were able to gather some very relevant evidence.'
The 71-year-old went to police after allegedly being sexually attacked following a massage session in the Algarve town of Quarteira (file image of the town)
A source close to the ongoing investigation added: 'We are waiting for the medical reports to build up a full picture of what happened.
'Police are also looking into the arrested man's background to see if there have been prior cases involving this individual.
'In these kinds of cases, victims very often don't go to police out of shame or trauma although for now the information police have been able to gather on the detainee don't point to him having previous arrests or convictions in Portugal for any sex crimes.'
READ MORE: British tourist, 30, is found dead in Algarve holiday apartment, after 'friend' calls police to alert them but then goes 'missing'
AdvertisementThe unnamed man has already appeared in court and been bailed with the obligation to sign on every week and agree to a ban on contacting his alleged victim or her family.
The British woman made her initial complaint to Portugal's GNR police force with support from her family.
One well placed source described her as being 'very upset' when she raised the alarm.
The commercial premises her alleged sex attacker operated from has not been identified.
Quarteira lies between the exclusive area of Vale do Lobo and Vilamoura with its magnificent marina and several golf courses.
It caters for a large number of Portuguese tourists and locals and is famed for its good value restaurants and bars.
Tags:
Reprint:Friends are welcome to share on the Internet, but please indicate the source of the article when reprinting it.“Cosmic Chronicle news portal”。http://bahekykovovodo.allesfuersjagen.com/news-48c199830.html
Related articles
Lewandowski hat trick gives Barcelona comeback victory over Valencia
entertainmentBARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona survived a tricky first half to beat Valencia 4-2 with the help of ...
Read moreExquisite suites and unrivalled experiences
entertainmentTravel is about experiencing those unforgettable moments. Whether it’s a cinematic sunrise over maje ...
Read moreBest credit cards rated: Top for cashback, rewards and clearing debt
entertainmentThe best credit cards can help you boost your credit score, clear your debts faster, spread the cost ...
Read more
Popular articles
- Who is Llewellyn Harrison and why is episode six of Netflix hit Baby Reindeer dedicated to him?
- Will the Budget cut taxes
- United Airlines flight is forced to DIVERT after a dog POOPED in first class aisle
- Blackpool rocks! Inside the coastal town brimming with old
- Molly Sims looks red hot in flirty polka
- Humiliation for Saudi Arabia as it's 'forced to scale back $1.5trillion plans for 106
Latest articles
Immersive Studio Ghibli exhibition opens in Shanghai
Travel fanatic who has used TSA PreCheck for 'her whole life' SLAMS popular service
I took a flight from Bristol to Edinburgh instead of getting the train
Shed of the Year 2024: We speak to one entrant who created his dream British boozer 'The Dirty Dog'
United Methodists prepare for votes on lifting LGBTQ bans and other issues at General Conference
After Berlin, Zelensky signs French security pact amid Navalny shock
LINKS
- Xi says China to cooperate with Micronesia on infrastructure, climate change
- What key recent events led to Iran's assault on Israel?
- Novelette inspired by ancient painting wins Hugo Award
- Enhanced technology ensures safety and efficiency of Chinese NEVs
- 3 scientists share 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics
- China's intelligently upgraded highways top 3,500 kilometers
- China surpasses U.S. in publishing most influential academic papers: report
- China, U.S. in bid to boost education ties
- UN says China has role to play in fighting world hunger
- Xi meets Russian foreign minister