EL EJIDO, Spain – A 33-year-old African man has been arrested in El Ejido, Almería, after a video of him vandalizing several parked cars was widely shared on social media and went viral. The incident occurred in the early hours of August 16 at the Banda Sinfónica car park, where the suspect caused significant damage to five vehicles.
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According to police, the man was recorded by his companions while he smashed the cars, causing shattered front windows and severe dents to roofs, doors, and bonnets. A neighbour alerted authorities after being woken by the noise around 4:30 a.m., allowing officers to arrive quickly and arrest the suspect as he attempted to flee the area.
The detained individual, who reportedly has a prior record for irregular stay in Spain, was later brought before a court in El Ejido to face charges of criminal damage. The video itself has become key evidence in the case against him.
