National Police officers stopped an alleged brutal attack investigation after a disabled teenager was assaulted during an incident that began with a claim of theft of his cell phone. This account comes from provincial police sources.
The arrest occurred within hours of the events after a video surfaced online showing the beating. The clip, recorded by bystanders, sparked significant social media outrage as it clearly depicted the suspect attacking the victim and the ensuing theft of personal items.
In Alcoy, police officers conducted a raid and detained the suspect within a short timeframe on charges including violent theft. The suspect is a 19-year-old man of Spanish nationality who has reportedly admitted involvement in the incident.
The morning incident, dated December 4, unfolded in the town of Alcoy. The victim, who later learned his phone, wallet, and keys had been taken, reportedly could not recall the events at the time. It was only after returning home that night, and upon reviewing his social media, that he realized the theft was tied to the video circulating online.
You threw yourself at me and it’s normal for me to defend myself.
The video shows the assailant initiating contact with the victim, pushing him while making provocative remarks. The attacker questions the victim’s actions and asserts that the phone and other belongings belong to him, insisting the victim rang or did something to provoke the confrontation. The footage also captures the moment the attacker forces the victim to tuck the phone into his jacket, followed by a series of blows that culminate with a kick directed at the head of the restrained individual.
As the recording continues, the aggressor confronts the victim in the foreground, repeatedly asserting that the victim made him defend himself. The victim appears distressed and unresponsive, with the aggressor continuing to strike and demand acknowledgment of the supposed provocation. The footage portrays the attacker pressing the issue, insisting that the victim understand the need to defend oneself under those circumstances.
According to police statements, the victim, a 28-year-old man, later acknowledged seeing the video online and realizing that his personal belongings had been stolen when he reached his home. He reported the incident and the occurrence of the video to the authorities after reviewing the contents circulating on the nets.
Only a few hours after the initial report did authorities detain the individual accused of the violence, a move captured on camera by bystanders and subsequently reviewed by the investigation team.
The moment of the arrest was documented by other witnesses, and footage shows police personnel addressing the arrestee before placing him into a patrol vehicle. The suspect remained in custody at the police station as the case proceeded toward court proceedings. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to gather evidence and timeline details to support the charges and ensure a transparent legal process.