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Date Published: 25/09/2024
Murder probe launched into Brit balcony death in Spain
On the second anniversary of the Ibiza tragedy, a murder suspect has been arrested in the UK
Two years ago, Robyn-Eve Maines, a 24-year-old British woman, fell to her death from a hotel balcony in Ibiza. Now, a new twist in the case has led to a homicide investigation, with a 27-year-old man from London arrested on suspicion of murder.
Robyn, a law graduate from Wallasey, was on holiday with her boyfriend and friends in September 2022 when she fell from the second-floor apartment at the Rosamar Hotel in Calle Huelva, near the resort town of San Antonio.
Her body was found at around 8.30am after her partner raised the alarm, and despite efforts by paramedics, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Initially, the Spanish police treated Robyn's death as an accident, but after reviewing material from the Spanish authorities, Merseyside Police have now launched a murder investigation.
The force has arrested a young man from London on suspicion of murder and bailed him pending further enquiries.
Detective Inspector Phil Ryan, who is leading the investigation, has appealed for witnesses to come forward and tell them what they know.
“On the second anniversary I am appealing for any witnesses who may have been staying at the hotel in September 2022, and who are based in the UK, to come forward.
“Perhaps you return to this same hotel on the same date every year.
“Were you there in 2022 and did you see or hear anything, or do you have any other information which could assist with our investigation?”
Robyn's family has been left devastated by her death and are still seeking answers as to what happened. In a statement, they said:
“We just want justice for Robyn.”
Anyone with information has been urged to DM @MerPolCC or call 101 quoting reference 22000713270.
Information can also be passed anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
In other news: Mercadona announces surprise opening hours for Spain Day
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