A 25-year-old man was placed in preventive detention following his arrest by the National Police in Alicante on charges that include harassment, exhibitionism, and sexual provocation toward several girls aged between 12 and 14. Investigators indicate he had previously faced similar accusations in July linked to incidents in the Alicante Port entertainment area. The authorities are pursuing a full review of the case and any additional victims or witnesses who may come forward. [Source: National Police, enforcement records].
The incidents reportedly occurred on Paseo Ramiro on a Sunday afternoon, and law enforcement was alerted by a 091 room call that led to the suspect’s immediate detention. The rapid police response prevented further contact with potential victims and allowed for an immediate assessment of the situation. [Source: National Police, incident log].
One of the victims, a girl around 12 years old, described to officers that she and a friend were near a car when a shirtless man approached, offered them drugs, and began to touch her arm and make inappropriate advances toward her chest. She reported feeling terrified as the man fled the scene, with the two girls seeking safety in a nearby area and informing others before contacting police. [Source: Local police statements].
The suspect then moved to another group of youths gathered in Plaza del Paseo Ramiro, returning to the initial group and offering them sexual propositions. While the children waited for officers to arrive, the individual persisted in sending kisses and issuing threats, saying that something would happen if they did not accompany him. He pulled down his pants and exposed himself, despite the girls being under 13 years old. The minor witnesses recounted the escalation to investigators, noting that the man’s behavior remained aggressive even after warnings. [Source: Minor Protection Unit, testimony records].
The exhibitionist displayed an aggressive demeanor and shouted as a plastic bottle hit the pavement nearby, underscoring the volatile nature of the encounter. A National Police Citizen Security patrol, already engaged in a containment operation, quickly responded to the scene, arresting the suspect who was identified as a 25-year-old Algerian man. He had also been accused in July of similar acts in the Port area. [Source: National Police incident report; corroborating statements from witnesses].
Witnesses had previously notified authorities that two men had assaulted two girls in the same vicinity, with one attacker arrested on grounds of harassment and exhibitionism. Accounts collected by investigators indicate that the perpetrator touched the hands and kissed one girl, and made inappropriate advances toward a second girl by touching her breasts without consent. The victims described an attempt to deter the offender, who persisted in pressing for contact and even attempted to coerce them further. [Source: Patrol and witness statements, city police file].
The girl who resisted the advances reported pushing the man away and attempting to prevent further contact, only to have him pull down his pants and insist on sexual acts. In response, a friend intervened, and the assailant attempted to kiss her as well. The investigation continues to determine the full scope of the incidents and any additional alleged victims. [Source: Police interviews, case notes].
The detainee exercised his right not to testify following his second arrest within the same week. A regional security court in Alicante ordered detention without bail given the severity of the allegations, the penalties potentially associated with the crimes under investigation, and concerns about the risk of flight. The case remains under active review as authorities work to ensure the safety of the community and pursue justice for the victims. [Source: Alicante Security Court ruling; judicial records].