An 18-year-old young man was attacked and robbed by three minors in Batán, raising concerns about safety in the area. The police have arrested one of the assailants.
In a violent incident that occurred last Saturday, an 18-year-old was hospitalised after being assaulted and beaten by three minors in the Batán neighbourhood. The events unfolded around 2:30 AM on Villamanín street, where the victim was walking alone when he was approached by the teenagers, who initially asked him for a cigarette. However, they quickly changed their approach and began to demand money from him. When he refused to hand over his belongings, the young man was brutally attacked until he lost consciousness.
The assailants, all of Moroccan nationality and residing in a nearby youth centre, not only beat the young man but also stole his mobile phone and the cash he was carrying before fleeing the scene. The swift police response allowed them to locate the seriously injured victim on the ground shortly after the attack. Emergency services from Samur-Civil Protection arrived quickly to provide medical assistance and transported him to the Hospital Central de la Defensa Gómez Ulla to treat his injuries.
The National Police activated a device to track down those responsible for the assault, managing to arrest one of the alleged assailants: a Moroccan minor aged 17 with a criminal record related to similar offences. This minor was taken to the Minors Group (GRUME) before being presented to the relevant Prosecutor's Office. However, the other two involved could not be located in the hours following the incident.
The case has sparked a strong reaction among the workers at the centre where the minors involved reside. According to testimonies collected by local media, there is growing concern about the suitability of the centre as a safe place for these young people. One worker stated: "It is inconceivable that minors with multiple criminal records end up in a centre meant for initial reception." This situation has been repeatedly reported without effective measures being taken by the competent authorities.
Such incidents are not isolated; a few months ago, another similar case was reported where several young people were victims of violent robberies in areas near the same centre. The local community is increasingly alarmed by this growing series of crimes involving minors.
The authorities have promised to strengthen surveillance in the area and are working to improve conditions within the juvenile justice system. In the meantime, residents are advised to stay alert and avoid walking alone during nighttime hours until an adequate sense of security is restored.
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