Four Tourists Arrested in Andorran Hotel Brawls, Get Fast-Track Conditional Sentences

Police arrested four tourists following two separate brawls at Andorran hotels, leading to conditional sentences via fast-track judicial processes.

The first incident took place just before midnight on 5 January at a luxury hotel in upper Escaldes-Engordany, near the start of Avinguda del Pont de la Tosca. A 33-year-old female tourist shouted from a first-floor balcony, alerting officers to aggression by her 36-year-old male partner. Police found evident signs of mutual assault upon entering the room: the man had prominent scratches, while the woman showed lesser marks. The argument had escalated from verbal exchanges to physical violence, prompting other guests to notify reception. Both were detained for offences against physical and moral integrity in a domestic context and held overnight in cells through Epiphany. The duty magistrate imposed conditional penalties and a no-contact order. With one prepaid night remaining, the man stayed in Andorra while the woman left.

Two days later, on 7 January in Pas de la Casa, two French tourists aged 29 and 30—who shared a room described as either a hotel space or tourist apartment—fought over personal matters. They inflicted 1,844 euros in damage to furniture, walls, doors and structural elements. Both sustained injuries, but one suffered a severe lip wound and sought treatment at the local health centre, still carrying a whisky bottle. Upon returning, he banged on the locked door, threatened his companion with death while holding a glass bottle, and generated enough commotion for staff to call police. Four officers arrived to an agitated suspect who advanced on them with the bottle raised threateningly, resisted arrest, insulted and threatened them with death, kicked and headbutted a patrol car, and stayed violent at the station. His roommate was also arrested for the mutual assault and property damage. Both denied responsibility for the destruction. That Thursday afternoon, the court issued conditional sentences: 14 months for the man who confronted police, and six months for the other. They were freed shortly after 2pm.

Police reports state the penalties impose no immediate limits but would take effect if either reoffends in Andorra within two years.