The Investigation Unit of the Sant Martí district is conducting the proceedings for a sexual assault committed within the grounds of the Fira d'Abril at Parc del Fòrum. The Mossos d'Esquadra are investigating the events that occurred on Sunday, May 3rd at 11:30 PM.
Two young people attacked the victim in one of the bathrooms of the festive space. The video surveillance cameras recorded the departure of the alleged perpetrators immediately after the attack.
The protocol is activated with the empty enclosure
The organization launched the specific protocol for possible aggressions or situations of sexist violence upon noticing the incident. The venue was practically empty at that critical moment.
"We condemn the facts and any act of violence against women" - FECAC, Federation of Andalusian Cultural Entities in Catalonia
The Federation of Andalusian Cultural Entities in Catalonia (FECAC) has shown its outright rejection of the aggression. The entity regrets that the incident occurred minutes before the closing of a massive event that had taken place for ten days without prior incidents.
The federation officials have made themselves available to the victim and the police forces to facilitate the clarification of the facts. They have expressed their willingness to appear as accusers if a judicial proceeding is opened.
Other incidents of violence at the Forum
The night was not exempt from other violent episodes in the area. A minor was injured by a bladed weapon early Sunday morning near the fairgrounds.
A group of people assaulted the young man, who had to be transferred to a hospital center to receive medical attention for the injuries sustained.
Wave of aggressions in Barcelona
This case joins a series of recent incidents reported in the city. On March 9, the Mossos arrested three men accused of a group sexual assault on a minor in La Sagrera.
"The aggressor entered prison on April 1st" - Police sources
Previously, a woman reported having been raped while walking her dog in the Mossèn Costa i Llobera Gardens in Montjuïc on February 13. The detainee for this crime entered prison a few weeks ago.
The investigation remains open with no arrests at the moment for the assault at Parc del Fòrum. Tension persists as the police analyze images to identify the two young people involved in the attack in the restrooms.