Four Brits stabbed in Magaluf after ‘wallets and phones stolen’ on party strip

FOUR Brits have been stabbed in Magaluf after reportedly having their phones and wallets swiped on the famous party strip. A fifth British man has been arrested after violence erupted in raucous Punta Ballena in the early hours of the morning. One of the men managed to chase down the suspect and hold him until […]

FOUR Brits have been stabbed in Magaluf after reportedly having their phones and wallets swiped on the famous party strip.

A fifth British man has been arrested after violence erupted in raucous Punta Ballena in the early hours of the morning.

Solarpix

One of the men managed to chase down the suspect and hold him until cops arrived after him and three fellow travellers were knifed.

They were rushed to hospital with “non-serious” stab injuries.

A local report claims the victims told police they believed the Brit knifeman had stolen their phones and wallets along with two African street sellers he was working with.

The area has been plagued by “mafia” gangs reportedly targeting up to 100 boozed-up Brits a night with “bearhug” robberies.

Police confirmed a 25-year-old was arrested on suspicion of stabbing four people but said they were not aware of any robberies taking place.

Early indications suggest may have been under the influence of drink and drugs and had acted without any apparent motive.

He is expected to appear in court over the weekend or by Monday at the latest.

A report last month revealed a spate of late-muggings in the party town – with boozed-up Brits an easy target for street gangs.

Local media Ultimahora.es says the Punta Ballena area is “a paradise for sub-Saharan mafias” who on one night alone can commit 100 robberies and thefts from tourists.

Civil Guard officers are now moving into the Magaluf area and will be based at the municipal tourist information office near the main nightspots.