Alleged alerts circulating on social networks pointed to a troubling incident in the Canguesa neighborhood of Coiro, Pontevedra. The Civil Guard confirmed a man, 45 years old and from Cangas, was detained in connection with an alleged attempt to kiss a minor without consent and to abduct her from a garage setting. The case drew swift attention as information spread online and authorities began a formal inquiry.
The sequence reportedly unfolded on a Friday afternoon, around 3:30 p.m., near the Castrillon school area where a 15-year-old student was waiting for her sister near the Coiro neighborhood. In broad daylight, at the intersection adjacent to the Alondras football field, the man allegedly grabbed the girl, pressed a kiss without permission, and then attempted to kiss her on the lips. According to the account, his plan extended to kidnapping her and moving her to a nearby garage, where a convertible vehicle was said to have been hidden as part of the alleged motive.
Witnesses at the bus stop reported the incident immediately, notifying security services to secure the area and begin an investigation. The suspect was located after a search and brought before the judiciary on Sunday. A judge granted conditional release while the case proceeds, and the Armed Institute compiled and submitted the full report to the court on duty. The court will determine the next steps based on the presented facts and testimony.
Eyewitnesses described that the 15-year-old showed signs of severe distress, including tremors and a nervous breakdown, following what she perceived as a direct assault. It was noted that the alleged suspect may have recently undergone a hair transplant procedure, a detail that was mentioned in the surrounding discussion but has no bearing on the legal proceedings or the core facts of the case. The community awaits further updates as the judicial process moves forward and the investigation continues to collect statements and physical evidence.
Historically, reports of sexual assault in Cangas have been relatively uncommon, but in recent years there have been a number of high-profile cases that have drawn attention to the town. In 2021, for example, two minors, aged 14 and 17, reported a rape case involving two Moroccan nationals. Those individuals were taken into custody and later remanded in prison after initial statements were provided, with the case handled by the local court system. This latest incident in Cangas underscores ongoing concerns about safety and the protection of minors in public spaces, prompting authorities to reinforce vigilance and community reporting mechanisms while ensuring due process for the accused and support for the victim as the legal proceedings unfold [Source: local authorities and contemporaneous media reports].