COPS probing a dad’s death in Magaluf have shared a major update -as they investigate a fight with a street seller.
Spanish police have concluded Irish tourist Michael Grant was not run over by a car before collapsing in the street at 4.30am on Monday.
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They are now investigating the possibility Michael could have suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a fight with a street seller.
Civil Guard cops failed to find any trace of a traffic incident involving Michael on CCTV cameras despite an “exhaustive search”.
A medical examiner had said she thought Michael’s leg and knee injuries were consistent with having been hit by a car.
But the Civil Guard has now discounted the theory that Michael was run over, according to local media.
Cops are now probing the theory Michael had a bust-up with a street seller whose friends allegedly joined in the brawl.
It is not clear how much evidence officers have at this moment to support this line of inquiry.
Well-placed sources have however confirmed 45-year-old Mr Grant’s death is not being treated as a homicide.
Earlier today it emerged an autopsy had shown Michael consumed cocaine and alcohol before he died.
His collapse and sudden death are believed to be linked to the substance intake rather than any altercation preceding it.
Further tests on tissue samples are now taking place at a specialist lab in Barcelona.
As well as knee and leg injuries Michael had scratches and bite marks on his body and a cut to his back with glass still inside.
Saliva samples have been taken from the two bite marks, one on his shoulder and one on his chest, to determine who is responsible.
Mr Grant, from Waterford, was on holiday with his wife Leanne and at least two of their four children and other families from Ireland.
He collapsed in Martin Ros Street close to Punta Ballena around 4.30am on Monday.
Michael reportedly took a wrong turn and became separated from other members of his group.
He had spent the afternoon drinking by his hotel pool before going out partying.
They were staying at the four-star Sol Katmandu Park and Resort in Magaluf.
The resort describes itself online as a popular hotel for families with young children.
‘UNANSWERED QUESTIONS’
A source close to the investigation said: “The injuries the holidaymaker had were not life-threatening.
“This investigation is neither a murder or homicide probe at this stage, nor do we expect it to become one.
“But we are looking into the hours leading up to his death because something has happened that needs to be properly explained.
“Everything points to this man being involved in some sort of altercation and being hit by a car in incidents that may or may not be unrelated.
“There are still a lot of unanswered questions we need to try to get to the bottom of.”
In a statement on Monday, the Civil Guard said: “This death does not appear to be crime-related in any way.”
A spokesman added: “But the autopsy will be key to determining what happens next.”