Overview
- Police say the harassment and assaults began in June 2024 across the victim’s school, leisure venues, and celebrations.
- Investigators report the alleged perpetrators, aged 15 to 20, were part of the victim’s social circle.
- Most detainees were released with charges, and the one with a prior police record was ordered into a juvenile center at the Minor’s Prosecutor’s request.
- Allegations include hate-motivated abuse, group assaults, threats, and one suspected breach of sentence, with evidence supported by the victim’s account.
- Ontinyent’s council, Compromís, and local socialists condemned the attacks, pledged support to the victim, and urged prevention and awareness measures.