Two men, aged 22 and 23, have been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a Danish tourist during a brawl in Corralejo, Fuerteventura, on December 27th, which bring the total number of suspects detained in this case to four.
The suspects were presented before the Court of First Instance and Instruction in Puerto del Rosario yesterday (January 10th) which is currently overseeing the case. Following their court appearance, one of the detainees was remanded in custody, while the other faces charges of being an accessory.
According to the Guardia Civil, one of the detainees is accused of multiple offences, including murder, violent robbery, and identity theft. This individual was initially suspected of acting as an accomplice during earlier arrests.
The second suspect is charged with aiding and abetting, having allegedly attempted to assist one of the principal offenders in evading justice by providing false identification documents to facilitate an escape from Spain.
Investigation Developments
The murder investigation, led by the Guardia Civil's Homicide Unit of Las Palmas, has continued to uncover evidence following the initial arrests. This has included a search of a property within the disused commercial premises of the former Baku Shopping Centre in Corralejo.
During a raid on Thursday (January 9th), investigators reportedly discovered electronic items belonging to one of the victims, further implicating the suspect.
The latest arrests follow earlier developments in the case. On December 31st, 2024, three of the first four individuals detained were ordered into custody, including placement in a juvenile detention centre for one of them, as ordered by the overseeing judge.
The investigation has been a collaborative effort involving multiple police forces. These include the Territorial Judicial Police Team of Puerto del Rosario, officers from the Corralejo Principal Station, members of the Canary Islands ARS No. 8 (Reserve and Security Group), and the Local Police of La Oliva.
The incident that led to the death of the Danish tourist occurred during a violent altercation in Corralejo. The tragedy has drawn attention to safety concerns in the area and highlights the challenges of tackling violent crime in tourist hotspots.
