Three Toronto police officers charged with sexual assault in Barcelona
Two off-duty officers allegedly assaulted a sex worker in a taxi in Ciutat Vella, according to police in Catalonia
www.theguardian.comThree off-duty Toronto police officers face charges by Catalan authorities after an incident in Ciutat Vella in May 2026 in May 2026. Catalan authorities reported an assault, with two officers detained at the scene, a third officer later apprehended in Palma de Mallorca with help from police. Toronto Police Service stated the officers were on vacation, not acting in official capacity, and said they cannot provide further details as the case proceeds. Initial coverage emerged TPS acknowledged arrests on May 18, 2026. Sources note reported context from The Guardian and Global News.