The Guardia Civil has arrested a 36-year-old Spaniard early on Sunday in Sant Josep on Eivissa According to the authorities, the man is alleged to have threatened a worker at a venue in Platja d'en Bossa with a knife during the night, after the worker pointed out that entering the premises on an e-scooter was not permitted.
According to the statement, the incident took place at around 1.00 am. The man then continued on his way, causing damage inside the venue. When the employee spoke to him again, the suspect allegedly pulled a “large” knife from a waist bag and threatened the employee. No injuries were reported.
According to the Guardia Civil, the employee managed to overpower the man and take the weapon from him. Another person alerted the Guardia Civil at the Sant Josep post. Officers arrested the alleged perpetrator at the scene. The arrest was based on consistent witness statements and footage from a CCTV camera, which supported the account of events.
After police procedures were completed, the arrested man was handed over to the judicial authorities. The authorities gave no information about possible previous convictions, a motive or further investigative measures. In its statement, the Guardia Civil did not comment on the final legal classification of the case, noting that the investigation is ongoing.
The incident comes amid a series of confrontations in which e-scooter bans are ignored in bars or shops, leading to Balearic Islands damage to property or threats. Local authorities and operators have long pointed to safety risks in busy indoor spaces. On the information available at present, there was no immediate danger to the public, as the employee quickly brought the situation under control and secured the weapon.
The Guardia Civil again urged operators and staff to contact the emergency services immediately in similar situations and avoid escalation. The authority intends to provide further information on the case after consulting the judicial authorities of Ibiza .
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).