Tourists accused of rape in Magaluf are from Cork

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.

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 attack allegedly occurred earlier that morning in the well-known party town of Magaluf.

The accused are believed to be brothers.

The Civil Guard Spanish police say the allegation is that two men met the woman and her female friend and after a few hours, invited them to continue partying in their room.

“There the victim, after consuming alcohol, began to feel unwell and fell asleep.

“When she woke up she realised she had been sexually assaulted.

“Police attended and helped the victim.

"After interviewing her and carrying out a rapid investigation, they tracked down the suspected offenders and proceeded to arrest them.

“The two men were handed over to the courts,” Spanish police said. 

Both men have denied any wrongdoing, it is understood.