Formentera: Man arrested for fatal assault in Es Pujols

The Guardia Civil has arrested a 40-year-old Spanish man in connection with the death of a 37-year-old Colombian national in Es Pujols, Formentera. The incident occurred during the early hours of September 19 following a dispute near a nightclub.

The victim sustained a severe blow to the head during the altercation. Although the initial severity was not immediately apparent, the victim's condition deteriorated, leading to an emergency transfer from Formentera to a hospital in Ibiza. He died on September 29 from severe traumatic brain injury and multiple intracranial lesions.

Authorities identified the suspect following a witness statement that directly linked him to the assault, supported by investigations into his presence in the area.