Man Arrested for Punching Flatmate in Andorra Aparthotel Assault
A 45-year-old resident in Encamp was detained after striking his flatmate during a dispute, causing nasal injuries requiring hospital treatment.
Key Points
- Altercation at 7:30pm Thursday in Encamp aparthotel housing tourists and workers.
- Verbal argument escalated; suspect punched victim in face, causing nasal injuries.
- Victim hospitalized; suspect, 45, held overnight for court on Friday.
- No details on prior history between the men.
Police in Encamp arrested a 45-year-old resident on suspicion of assault after he punched his flatmate during a dispute at their shared aparthotel, leaving the victim with nasal injuries that required hospital treatment.
The altercation took place around 7:30pm on Thursday at a central aparthotel on Avinguda Joan Martí, which houses tourists, temporary workers, and some social cases. A verbal argument between the two men who live there escalated into a physical fight, with the suspect striking the victim in the face.
Officers from the Cos de Policia d'Andorra responded to reports of the disturbance and found evidence of the assault. They detained the 45-year-old man on charges of offences against physical integrity. He remained in custody overnight and is scheduled to appear before a judge on Friday.
The victim was taken to hospital for treatment, though further details on his condition have not been released. Authorities have provided no information on any prior history between the men.
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