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Daily Mirror
23-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Shocking moment Marbella policeman slaps sunbathing tourist
Footage shows an argument between tourists and police at a resort in Marbella, Spain, during a crackdown on beach vendors when suddenly an officer lashes out at a man A tourist was filmed being hit in the face by a police officer in an argument during a crackdown on beach vendors in Spain. The policeman, who was seen wearing a helmet, slapped the man twice around the face despite there not appearing to be any prior physical provocation. The shocking incident happened on Saturday afternoon in Marbella at the popular holiday resort called Playa del Faro - which is popular with British tourists. The unidentified holidaymaker appeared to yell 'Hijo de puta' which in English would translate as 'Son of a bitch' before being slapped. Local reports said he had been remonstrating with the officer over his aggressive attitude towards the so-called 'looky looky' men who swamp Marbella's seafront in the summer and sell counterfeit goods like sunglasses and bags in breach of municipal regulations. Police officers were seen pushing one of them before the holidaymaker assault as others chased after fellow street sellers trying to run away with their belongings. Despite the video footage appearing to identify the police officer as the aggressor, the elderly tourist is understood to have been arrested. Another holidaymaker in a pair of skimpy swimming trunks, filmed being surrounded by seven officers and pinned to the ground after a shouting match and a lot of finger pointing, tried to intervene but also ended up getting arrested. Sources claimed today, as the video footage going viral was being looked at by local authorities to see if any officers should face disciplinary action, that one of the detainees threw a bottle at cops. He is denying the allegation. The beach drama occurred around a fortnight after another street vendor was filmed punching a policeman in the face as he tried to stop him confiscating the counterfeit goods he was selling at a Marbella beach bar. The astonishing scene unfolded in front of British tourists, with one forced to jump out of the way as the violence flared yelling: 'What the F##k! That was mental.' Police later claimed the 'looky looky' men they have to deal with on a regular basis are getting more and more aggressive and don't think twice about employing violence when police try to stop them and seize their merchandise because they know the courts will let them off with little more than a fine if they can be tracked down and identified. Marbella Town Hall has not yet commented on the actions of the police officer seen slapping the tourist filmed insulting him at the weekend. They said the incident had happened during a routine police inspection against itinerant street trading. Police officers on quads are carrying out more regular inspections during the summer in Marbella.
Scottish Sun
22-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Shocking moment Marbella cop SLAPS sunbather as two people are arrested during major crackdown on beach vendors
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the shocking moment a Spanish cop slapped a sunbather during a major crackdown on beach vendors. The jaw-dropping footage, captured in the holiday hotspot of Marbella, came as two people were arrested in police operations. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Shocked tourists whiteness the latest tensions escalating between local police and street vendors in Marbella Credit: Solarpix 5 The viral footage of the policeman slapping a bather is now being reviewed by the authorities Credit: Solarpix 5 An operation against street vendors of counterfeit goods was taking place there at the time of the clips Credit: Solarpix The cop, who was wearing a helmet to protect his head, slapped an elderly man twice around the face despite the fact there seemed to be prior physical provocation. The unidentified holidaymaker appeared to yell "Hijo de puta" which in English would translate as "Son of a bitch" before being slapped. Despite the video footage appearing to identify the police officer as the aggressor, the elderly tourist is understood to have arrested. Stunned tourists looked on in horror as tensions between local police and street vendors in Marbella boiled over. Video clips show confrontations between the cops and vendors playing out. But the viral footage of the policeman slapping a bather is now being reviewed by the authorities. This incident is reported to have happened at around 4pm on Saturday, July 19, at Faro Beach in Marbella. Another holidaymaker in swimming trunks, filmed being surrounded by seven officers and pinned to the ground after a shouting match and a lot of fingerpointing, tried to intervene but also ended up getting arrested. Sources claimed today that one of the detainees threw a bottle at cops. He denies the allegation. Moment huge fight breaks out at Benidorm swimming pool in front of shocked tourists An operation against street vendors of counterfeit goods was taking place there at the time of the clips. Other videos of the operation show cops riding around the area on quadbikes. One clip shows a cop riding up on his quadbike to a man carrying handbags on the beach. The man quickly sprints away from the police officer as he dismounts. The cop stumbles and trips over in the sand as he attempts a pursuit. Other videos show bewildered tourists looking on as a chase is underway. Another appears to show a police officer pushing a man out of a cafe door as he pursues enquiries. Marbella Town Hall has not yet commented on the actions of the police officer seen slapping the tourist filmed insulting him at the weekend. They said the incident had happened during a routine police inspection against itinerant street trading. Police officers on quads are carrying out more regular inspections during the summer in Marbella. 5 Other videos show bewildered tourists looking on as a chase is underway Credit: Solarpix
The Irish Sun
22-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Shocking moment Marbella cop SLAPS sunbather as two people are arrested during major crackdown on beach vendors
THIS is the shocking moment a Spanish cop slapped a sunbather during a major crackdown on beach vendors. The jaw-dropping footage, captured in the holiday hotspot of 5 Shocked tourists whiteness the latest tensions escalating between local police and street vendors in Marbella Credit: Solarpix 5 The viral footage of the policeman slapping a bather is now being reviewed by the authorities Credit: Solarpix 5 An operation against street vendors of counterfeit goods was taking place there at the time of the clips Credit: Solarpix The cop, who was wearing a helmet to protect his head, slapped an elderly man twice around the face despite the fact there seemed to be prior physical provocation. The Despite the video footage appearing to identify the police officer as the aggressor, the elderly tourist is understood to have arrested. Stunned tourists looked on in horror as tensions between local police and street vendors in Marbella boiled over. Video clips show confrontations between the cops and vendors playing out. But the viral footage of the policeman slapping a bather is now being reviewed by the authorities. This incident is reported to have happened at around 4pm on Saturday, July 19, at Faro Beach in Marbella. Another holidaymaker in swimming trunks, filmed being surrounded by seven officers and pinned to the ground after a shouting match and a lot of fingerpointing, tried to intervene but also ended up getting arrested. Most read in The Sun Sources claimed today that one of the detainees threw a bottle at cops. He denies the allegation. Moment huge fight breaks out at Benidorm swimming pool in front of shocked tourists An operation against street vendors of counterfeit goods was taking place there at the time of the clips. Other videos of the operation show cops riding around the area on quadbikes. One clip shows a cop riding up on his quadbike to a man carrying handbags on the beach. The man quickly sprints away from the police officer as he dismounts. The cop stumbles and trips over in the sand as he attempts a pursuit. Other videos show bewildered tourists looking on as a chase is underway. Another appears to show a police officer pushing a man out of a cafe door as he pursues enquiries. Marbella Town Hall has not yet commented on the actions of the police officer seen slapping the tourist filmed insulting him at the weekend. Read more on the Irish Sun They said the incident had happened during a routine police inspection against itinerant street trading. Police officers on quads are carrying out more regular inspections during the summer in Marbella. 5 Other videos show bewildered tourists looking on as a chase is underway Credit: Solarpix 5 One clip shows a cop riding up on his quadbike to a man carrying handbags on the beach Credit: Solarpix
Irish Examiner
26-05-2025
- Irish Examiner
Two Irish men injured after their golf buggy plunged down ravine at exclusive Spanish course
Two Irish holidaymakers have cheated death after crashing off their buggy and plunging down a ravine at an upmarket Costa del Sol golf club. One of the two men was airlifted to hospital after falling about 7ft. The other tourist managed to leap from the buggy as it veered over when they went through a protective barrier alongside a path between the 17th and 18th tees of Santa Clara Golf near Marbella. The drama occurred as the two men prepared to finish a round of golf with other friends before a birthday party later the same day. Officials confirmed both men, aged 29 and 46, were Irish, and said an investigation into the accident was ongoing. A spokesman for Santa Clara Golf said: 'The families of both men flew out after being told about the accident. 'One of the injured golfers had to be airlifted to Carlos Haya Hospital in Malaga. 'The most important thing is that we are being told both are now stable. The most-seriously injured of the two men is still in Carlos Haya and the other is in the Costa del Sol Hospital in Marbella. 'The buggy they were using crashed through a protective barrier around a tarmacked pathway leading from the 17th to the 18th tee. 'One managed to jump from the vehicle before it hit a second natural protective barrier of pine trees and the other was trapped in the buggy, which plunged nearly 7ft down the steep embankment." Firefighters had to use ropes and a specialised stretcher in the emergency response rescue. One of the golfers is said to have been conscious throughout the operation, but the other was unconscious when he was assisted immediately after the accident. A spokesman for a regional emergency services coordination centre confirmed: 'Emergency responders assisted two men on Saturday afternoon who had suffered an accident on a golf buggy at a golf club in the Marbella area. 'The most seriously-injured of the two men was taken by air ambulance to a hospital in Malaga.' Marbella Town Hall, which employs the local police force which is preparing a report on the accident, has been approached for comment. Staff at Carlos Haya Hospital, where one of the Irish nationals hurt is still a patient, have yet to comment. Santa Clara Golf Club is a short drive east of Marbella heading towards Malaga. It boasts online of being 'one of the best golf courses on the Costa del Sol for a stimulating and unforgettable experience'. It is not yet known where in Ireland the two injured men are from.
