A thirteen year old girl was brutally beaten on Las Teresitas beach in Santa Cruz de Tenerife last Saturday. She spoke at length yesterday before the juvenile prosecutor, describing the incident and the moments surrounding it as she prepared to leave the area near the bathrooms. Her testimony is part of a formal inquiry into the assault, and the case has drawn wide attention as authorities work to understand what happened and why.
According to the statements gathered, the violence does not appear to have stemmed from jealousy or a romantic dispute between the victim and the alleged attackers. The accounts from the victim indicate that the attack occurred without any clear provocation. A video of the beating began circulating online last Wednesday, apparently created or shared by individuals connected to the group involved. Families of those affected helped bring the matter to light, and the footage has been shared across social networks, amplifying public concern and prompting a rapid response from law enforcement.
The beaten minor’s mother filed a formal complaint at the Southern District Police Station located on Avenida Tres de Mayo in the capital of Tenerife. Given the seriousness of the matter, the Minor Group of the Judicial Police Brigade, under the General Directorate of Security, took charge of the investigation. Officers worked in collaboration with the victim’s family to identify several of the individuals suspected of taking part in the assault.
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife Local Police officers assigned to the Juvenile Prosecutor’s Office began processing the case on Wednesday morning after reviewing the video. Their diligence and coordination helped identify additional people involved in the attack, expanding the scope of the inquiry and informing further steps in the investigative process.
Investigators from both security forces concluded that not all those involved were minors, though some were older than the victim. The collected reports have been forwarded to the Juvenile Prosecutor’s Office so they can determine appropriate measures and complete the official record of events.
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Moving forward, the authorities expect the individuals identified to be summoned to testify at the Public Ministry delegation, where their statements will contribute to clarifying the sequence of events and the roles of those who took part. The aim is to shed light on the incident, set out the facts clearly, and ensure that accurate actions are taken in response to what occurred.
Following the public broadcast of the video recorded on the Santacrucera beach, several national television channels gave extensive coverage to the event due to the violent nature of the footage and the involvement of underage participants. Local authorities emphasized the importance of responsible reporting and the ongoing judicial process as the investigation continues.