On the night of January 2, the Local Police of Ibiza arrested a 27 year old man in the middle of the street for an alleged case of gender violence.. The detainee allegedly assaulted and threatened his partner, who had previously alerted the authorities about the abuse he was suffering.
Key victim testimony
The victim, who had reported situations of physical and psychological abuse, was decisive for the rapid police intervention. The officers of the Night Unit acted quickly, attending to her account of the violent events and proceeding to arrest the suspect at the scene.
Ongoing legal proceedings
After the arrest, one of the agents filed a complaint for gender violence at the National Police station in Ibiza. This complaint has led to the opening of a police report, which will continue with the necessary proceedings to determine the responsibility of the detainee and ensure the protection of the victim. From the local institutions, the importance of reporting any kind of abuse is emphasized and citizens are called to trust in the security forces.