The incident occurred around 2am on September 26, 2022 at a club on C. Llaüt. The tourist got into an argument with the DJ, insisting that the music be changed. The DJ refused to do so and moments later he was hit on the back of the head with a metal stool.
He collapsed and was taken to hospital where he needed stitches for the head wound. The police had meanwhile been called and the German tourist was arrested.
The Prosecutor's Office had originally called for a three-year sentence. Agreement between the parties prior to the hearing resulted in the tourist pleading guilty to having caused injury and the fine of 900 euros. He was also ordered to pay the DJ 1,200 euros compensation.
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900 euros + 1200 euros compensation?! Really? What kind of penalty is this for deliberately hitting a person with a heavy object that could potentially cause more serious and prolonged injury? He should serve at least some time in jail, or - better yet not to waste taxpayers many on jail hotel - he should do some heavy public works for a few months for the general benefit of the local community here in Mallorca.
I can't believe he wasn't locked up! So the fine money goes to the usual coffers and the violent moron walks free to do it again! Its a win:win for the system once again - they get yet more money and don't have to foot the cost of imprisoning this cretin! What a great message.
Why does this incident not surprise me? Arrogance, alcohol, superiority, bad temper. All ingredients for a violent act. A fine so as to clear the assault rapidly through the court system isn't good enough. In addition to a heavier fine, deport and ban him from future visits. We don't want his type here.