28 Aug, 2025 @ 11:42
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Irish tourist left in serious condition after brutal bottle attack in Spanish party hotspot Magaluf

A YOUNG Irish tourist is fighting for his life after falling victim to a brutal late-night bottle attack on the streets of party hotspot Magaluf.

The 25-year-old had been attempting to de-escalate an argument between a friend and a fellow partygoer when he was slashed across the face and body with a broken bottle.

The victim was rushed by emergency services to Son Espases Hospital in a serious condition having lost a lot of blood.

The horrific incident took place at 5am on August 13 outside a popular bar in Magaluf – a town on the western coast of Mallorca famed for its rowdy nightlife and cheap booze.

The Guardia Civil have launched an investigation into the brutal attacker – although the perpetrator and his friends immediately fled the scene.

Police have been reviewing security camera images in an attempt to identify the assailant.

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Ben Pawlowski

Ben joined the Olive Press in January 2024 after a four-month stint teaching English in Paraguay. He loves the adrenaline rush of a breaking news story and the tireless work required to uncover an eye-opening exclusive. He is currently based in Barcelona from where he covers the city, the wider Catalunya region, and the north of Spain. Send tips to ben@theolivepress.es

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