Lanzarote expat pub brawl ends in tragedy for British bar owner
The 50-year-old UK expat plunged to his death from a terrace on the Spanish island
A German man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after he engaged in a drunken scuffle that took the life of a 50-year-old British man. The UK expat tumbled around 13 feet down a flight of stairs while grappling with the inebriated holidaymaker on the outdoor terrace of his own pub in the Lanzarote resort of Costa Teguise.
Emergency workers stabilised the Brit at the scene before rushing him by ambulance to the Doctor José Molina Orosa Hospital in the island capital of Arrecife, but he sadly died from his injuries a few hours later.
The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, May 28 close to the popular Clock Bar.
Police arrested the 46-year-old German man, who locals claim has been barred from several pubs and nightclubs in the resort for being a known troublemaker. He appeared before the court on Monday and was remanded in custody.
Investigators are currently combing through CCTV footage to determine if the suspect deliberately pushed the Briton down the steps. The outcome of this enquiry will determine if the German will be charged with murder or manslaughter.
A spokesperson for the investigating judge said: "With regards to the death that occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning in Costa Teguise in Lanzarote, Court of Instruction Number Four in Arrecife has confirmed it is investigating a man on suspicion of homicide.
"This person has exercised his constitutional right not to say anything and has been remanded in prison."
Tributes have been pouring in for the popular bar owner, many of whom took to Facebook to express their sadness over this needless tragedy.
One wrote: "A huge hole has been left in our hearts and minds. A true gentleman. A lovely man. A great character. A smile that would light up any room.
"The world has lost someone very special. He will be missed by so many."
In other news: Brit, 44, found dead in Lanzarote after missing flight
Image: Dguendel via Wikimedia Commons
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