Latest News About Off-duty officers in Barcelona as severe charges in Ciutat Vella

Three TPS officers were charged in Spain over an incident in Ciutat Vella during May 2026. Local Catalan authorities alleged assault, two officers detained at the scene, a third later apprehended in Palma de Mallorca aided by police. TPS confirmed the officers were on vacation, not in an official capacity, and said details cannot be provided further as the case proceeds. Initial media reports surfaced prompting TPS to acknowledge the arrests on May 18, 2026. Sources cite The Guardian reporting and CityNews.