Tourists accused of rape in Magaluf are from Cork

The accused are believed to be brothers

The men, who cannot currently be named for legal reasons, were arrested on suspicion of rape and appeared in court in the Majorcan capital Palma on June 5. The alleged attack allegedly occurred earlier that morning in the well-known party town of Magaluf. Picture: PA

Two Irish tourists accused of raping a young woman in Magaluf are from Cork, and one is well-known in sporting circles, it is understood.

The alleged female victim is also Irish, it is understood.