One person was detained in Palma after authorities investigated reports of severe abuse against an 11-year-old boy. The incident involved frequent corporal punishment in the family setting, with the child enduring repeated blows to the back. The alarm was raised by a school principal who alerted authorities following the discovery of injuries at a public school earlier this week. Medical personnel were immediately involved, and the child abuse protocol was activated. A National Police patrol arrived to secure the scene and begin the immediate response, ensuring the child received necessary medical attention and protection.
The school principal provided statements to investigators, describing a pattern of violence that had been ongoing. The child later disclosed that his father had assaulted him with a blunt object the day before, and the family finances had been a source of tension and motive for further abuse. Authorities noted that this was not an isolated incident; other prior episodes were suspected, prompting a broader look into the family situation and the environment surrounding the child.
The UFAM division of the National Police led the inquiry, coordinating interviews with the minor to document injuries that were consistent with whipping or striking with a flexible tool. Medical reports corroborated the findings, confirming wounds on the back and arms. Investigators collected additional information about the events, reviewed the medical documentation, and carried out the necessary steps to clarify the circumstances surrounding the case. The child’s mother was aware that the father had previously assaulted the boy, which helped establish a clearer timeline for the investigation.
Hours later, authorities located and detained the father, charging him with ill-treatment of his underage son. The case is being handled with care by the law enforcement and child protection services to ensure the child’s safety and well-being during the investigative and legal process.
The minor remains under the supervision of the Majorca Institute of Social Affairs IMAS, which is coordinating the child protection response and ensuring ongoing support for the child and other family members as appropriate.