An intense incident unfolded when a young woman, only 18, became the focus of a homicide investigation that the National Police were tracing. Allegations of a group sexual assault surfaced after authorities linked the crime to an apartment in Vigo over the previous weekend. The operation spanned late into the early hours from Saturday to Sunday, resulting in the detention of two suspects within the building. According to sources, a third individual arrived later at the Vigo police station with legal counsel, without his mobile phone in hand. One notable aspect of the case is that the assault reportedly involved the victim being recorded on a cellphone. While a video has not yet surfaced at trial, authorities are examining whether such footage exists, and whether it may have been deleted prior to police intervention. The charges include sexual assault and the handling of private information linked to the investigation, with authorities pursuing accountability for anyone who records or disseminates intimate images, among other related allegations.
The events began in the early hours of the weekend. The victim met with at least two of the detainees at a bar in the Areal district before they accompanied him to the Travesía de Vigo apartment, where the assault allegedly occurred and was captured on a mobile device, according to investigators and forensic analysts. The detainees are described as being of Dominican descent, acquainted with one another, and the home where the incident occurred is the residence of one of the group. A call from the victim, who briefly left the apartment, alerted the National Police, leading to the immediate arrest of two suspects near the building. The third suspect turned himself in at the police service office later, accompanied by a lawyer. Two of the individuals are estimated to be between 18 and 20 years old, while the third is somewhat older but not in the range of thirty.
The victim, shaken and nervous in the aftermath, was taken to a hospital in Vigo for medical evaluation and forensic examination, after the officers had arrived at the scene and cleared the residence. A medical report was initiated for court submission in line with the established protocol for sexual assault cases. While the initial examination did not reveal severe external injuries, it does not necessarily rule out non-consensual sexual intercourse. This aligns with recent rulings issued by the Vigo Court in comparable cases.
Investigations indicate that those denying the assault were remanded into custody. The Vigo on-duty court is currently overseeing the case, though there may be a reallocation of the matter to another investigating chamber. The presiding magistrate must determine whether to extend detention as the investigation continues, potentially arranging court appearances by videoconference for those under scrutiny or transporting them to court from prison. The decisions are being driven by the credibility of the victim, the seriousness of the alleged acts, and the potential penalties that could apply to the young defendants.
In this evolving case, prosecutors have charged the suspects with sexual assault and the disclosure of secrets linked to the investigation. Court sources indicate a broader inquiry into whether intimate footage was recorded and the consequences for individuals who created or broadcast such material. The same line of inquiry also examines the possible involvement of others who may have shared or distributed any videos, even though, as of now, it remains unclear if publication occurred. A related incident in Vigo involved a video showing two men allegedly committing sexual acts with a young woman and briefly circulating on social media, highlighting the legal and social complexities surrounding intimate content in the digital age.