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The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Shock moment British OAP, 85, holidaymaker is mugged and shoved to the ground as he was on walk with wife in Majorca
THIS is the shocking moment an elderly Brit is mugged and violently thrown to the ground as he walks through Majorca with his wife. The 85-year-old man was pounced on by the young attacker who stole his bag and wallet before fleeing the popular tourist destination. 5 5 5 Footage shows the thug target the OAP and his wife as he follows them down a sunny street in Cala Millor, the largest tourist destination on Majorca's east coast. As the mugger approaches he appears to try and overtake the couple before snatching at the man's belongings which were in his hand. The Brit holds on bravely to the small bag with his valuables inside as the attacker grabs hold of his wrist. Moments later, the fragile OAP is thrown onto the hard pavement as his body smashes off the concrete. His terrified partner rushes over as the man lays still on the ground after hitting his head. The mugger managed to quickly scurry away with the man's bag. The robbery happened just after midday on Wednesday in the tourist hotspot which sits a short drive away from the Love Island villa. Local police have since been able to identify the suspect with him being arrested just hours later in a nearby street. The victim was called into the station and able to recognise him as the person who had assaulted him. It is not immediately clear what injuries the pensioner suffered or if he had been able to recover what was stolen from him. Watch moment Brit has £43k watch snatched off wrist by e-scooter bandits while sitting in traffic in £250k Lamborghini The mugger has already gone before an investigating judge but his fate is currently unknown. His age and nationality is also yet to be released. Just weeks earlier, another Brit had his possessions swiped by e-scooter bandits in Spain. Lamborghini driver Scott Mariella was stuck in heavy Barcelona traffic when he had his £43,000 watch stolen by thieves. Scott and his partner Simone were sat in a lime green £250,000 Aventador when two crooks took advantage of the standstill traffic to whizz past the row of pricey motors and pick an unsuspecting target. Footage shows how one of the thieves went up to the Lambo Aventador and appeared to ask to take a picture of the car. As he leaned in to get the snap he started to speak to Scott before gesturing for what looked like a high-five. Seconds later, the man grabbed at Scott's arm and managed to remove his watch in one quick movement. He then hopped on the back of his accomplices scooter who was waiting on the other side of the road just feet away. The pair sped away as a desperate Scott tried to chase after them in his supercar only to find himself boxed in due to the traffic. It follows a growing concern over street crime in Barcelona. At the start of May, footage captured the moment a thief was wrestled to the ground and placed into a suffocating chokehold by a tourist after he tried to nick his camera. The suspected robber picked the wrong target - as the brave photographer managed to floor the man and submit him with ease. Last August, British sailing legend Sir Ben Ainslie was robbed at knifepoint for his £17,000 Rolex in Barcelona. Ainslie, 47, recalled the horrifying ordeal as a gang mugged him as he went out for a meal. 5 5
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Daily Mail
Horrific moment elderly British tourist is mugged and dragged to the ground in front of his shocked wife in Majorca
An elderly British holidaymaker was mugged and dragged to the ground while he was on a walk through a resort in Majorca with his wife. The attacker pounced on the 85-year-old man from behind and stole a small bag containing his wallet before running off. Footage of the attack showed the robber, wearing black shorts and carrying a black backpack, appearing to follow his victim before targeting him. The elderly victim tried to hold on to his bag as the mugger grappled with him and ended up crashing to the pavement on his side and hitting his head as he fell. The robbery happened just after midday on Wednesday in Cala Millor, the largest tourist destination on Majorca's east coast and a short drive from the Love Island villa. Footage of the attack showed the robber, wearing black shorts and carrying a black backpack, appearing to follow his victim before targeting him. The British couple were walking in a built-up central area of the resort and local police were able to identify the suspect hours later in a nearby street. The victim went on to recognise him as the person who had assaulted him. It is not clear what injuries the elderly man suffered and whether he had been able to recover his stolen belongings. The mugger has already gone before an investigating judge but it is not known if he was remanded in custody or released on bail pending an ongoing criminal probe. His age and nationality have not yet been released. Islands like Majorca and Ibiza are favourite for Rolex robbers from the likes of Naples in Italy who target tourists for their expensive timepieces. In May last year two moped muggers were filmed snatching a man's watch off his wrist in heavy traffic near Ibiza airport. The pair took advantage of the split-second cars paused on approach to a roundabout to commit their crime. Video footage showed the moped rider approaching the driver's window before his accomplice, who got off the vehicle as they prepared to pounce, rushed over to complete the snatch with his motorcycle helmet still on his head. They were away seconds later, accelerating at speed in the direction they had come from, before other motorists had a chance to react. The man they targeted, who was driving a luxury Mercedes G-wagon, tried to do a U-turn to follow them but appeared to desist after realising he had no chance of catching up with them. According to GOV UK travelers to Spain, including its islands, should be alert to the risk of street crime. The website warns of 'highway pirates' who target foreign-registered and hire cars. When driving, people are advised to be wary of approaches from people posing as plainclothes police in unmarked cars. In all traffic-related matters, police officers will usually be in uniform. Unmarked police vehicles have a flashing electronic sign on the rear window saying 'Policía' or 'Guardia Civil'. Genuine police will only ask you to show vehicle documents – not to hand over your bag or wallet. Pickpockets and other criminals target passengers at airports so keep your passport, wallet and other valuables safe - not in your back pocket! If there is a safe in your room, put your cash, credit cards and other valuables inside. Only take out enough for your day-to-day expenditure and one credit card as back up If there is no safe in your room, ask at reception if you can use the hotel safe Some countries require you to carry your passport at all times, but if this is not the case, leave your passport in the hotel safe with your other valuables. If you use a taxi, make sure that it a properly licensed official cab. They will be clearly signposted at official ranks at most airports, and your hotel can order one for you Never accept a lift from an unlicensed taxi, or a stranger. Be wary of unsolicited offers of help from friendly locals, many may be genuine, others may not. It may simply be a way to lure you into a false sense of security If possible, never walk home alone
