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 TPS officers have been charged in Barcelona related to an incident in Ciutat Vella taxi during May 2026. Spanish authorities reported an assault, two detained at the scene, and a third later apprehended in Palma de Mallorca with help from police. TPS stated the officers were on vacation, not acting in official capacity, and said details cannot be provided further while the case is in the judicial system. Initial media reports surfaced prompting TPS to acknowledge the arrests on May 18, 2026. Sources note reported context from The Guardian as well as CityNews.