A minor has been the victim of an assault by a group of approximately ten youths in the city of Mataró. The incident took place early this Monday morning, around 2:15 AM, on Ronda Sant Oleguer. The victim has filed a complaint, and an investigation has been launched to clarify the circumstances of the attack.
According to police sources, the investigation suggests possible homophobic motives behind the assault. This has led to unanimous condemnation from local authorities and social groups.
“"I want to unequivocally condemn the homophobic aggression that a minor has suffered in our city. There is no place for hate, intolerance, or any aggression in our city."
The mayor of Mataró, David Bote, expressed his support for the victim and their family via the social network X, emphasizing that the city will not tolerate hate or intolerance. Bote also reiterated the commitment to continue combating all forms of LGTBI-phobia to defend a society based on freedom and mutual respect.
Meanwhile, the Mataró LGTBIQA+ collective voiced their condemnation on Instagram, calling the events "intolerable." With the summer season approaching, marked by numerous popular festivals, the collective has announced they will request an urgent meeting with the City Council's Security, Culture, and Equality departments to ensure these events are safe spaces for coexistence and diversity.
