The Guardia Civil has arrested two individuals as alleged perpetrators of two sexual assaults on minors in the municipality of Manilva (Málaga). The attacks took place two weeks apart and are not related to each other.
The first sexual assault took place on 12 April. The alleged perpetrator was arrested and sent to prison after allegedly attacking a girl.
The second sexual assault occurred on 30 April. In this case, the alleged perpetrator, a man of Maghrebi origin, was the boyfriend of the victim’s mother. He was arrested and released with charges.
In both cases, the victims were minors. Investigations into these events remain open.
These types of crimes are especially serious, and it is important to remember that there are resources available for victims. If you or someone you know has been the victim of a sexual assault, do not hesitate to report it.
Resources for victims of sexual assault:
- Immediate 24-hour assistance for women who are victims of sexual assault: 900200999
- ADIMA: 954 63 63 58 – Advice, guidance and/or legal and psychological referral for children and their families.
- AMUVI: 954 531 261/ 691 699 761 – Focused on women, but adults are also attended to for information.
- REDIME: 603 783 924
