Fugitive accused of smashing a doorman's face with a broken bottle in Magalluf caught in the UK

Now that his whereabouts have been confirmed, judicial sources indicate that proceedings will resume to ensure he faces trial promptly in a criminal court in Palma. He is expected to answer for the charge of causing injury with a dangerous weapon.

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The incident, which left a 29-year-old Lithuanian employee of a well-known pub in Punta Ballena with a severely disfigured face, occurred in July 2019. As previously reported, the Prosecutor's Office detailed in its indictment that the accused, who was 19 years old at the time, had been asked to leave the premises due to inappropriate behavior. Afterward, he attempted to persuade the doorman to let him back inside. Unexpectedly, he broke a glass bottle, approached the victim, and struck him in the face twice.

The doorman sustained severe injuries that required surgery, over 50 stitches, and resulted in lasting damage. The accused was arrested minutes later by Guardia Civil agents from the GRACO (Company Support Group) unit. He claimed that he had merely defended himself from an earlier attack by security. However, security footage contradicted this version, clearly capturing the violent act.

A judge ordered his imprisonment the following day after hours of questioning, setting bail at 15,000 euros. The accused paid the amount and was able to return to his country. Afterward, he ignored requests from the Palma court for nearly two years, prompting the court to issue a search and arrest warrant to locate him.