An investigation is underway in Ceuta following an incident where members of the Emergency Response Unit allegedly assaulted three women with batons on a street in the city. The event took place on a Saturday night near the Plaza de la Constitución, drawing immediate attention from local authorities and the public alike.
According to information provided to the media by the Ceuta government led by Pedro Vivas, the regional administration confirmed that the incident involved baton blows directed at the women. The situation raised questions about how the celebration surrounding a nearby football match might have influenced crowd control and police conduct. A video showing the alleged beating, lasting less than a minute, circulated on social networks and prompted calls for transparency and accountability.
In the aftermath, the National Police was alerted to the event to initiate an official inquiry. The officers involved later prepared a formal report at the Local Police station as part of the standard investigative procedure. The Ceuta government has said that the investigation results will be forwarded to the appropriate judicial authorities for review.
The incident followed an initial report from the National Police about the Portugal-Morocco match, which reportedly concluded without incidents. Although officials consulted by EFE did not attribute the confrontation to the Morocco victory celebrations, they did not entirely dismiss that possibility either, noting that such context could be relevant to understanding what occurred.
Legislative representatives in the Ceuta Assembly voiced concern and asked for a thorough investigation to clarify the events. The Socialist Party of Ceuta, through its general secretary, emphasized the need for a clear explanation of the actions taken by the security forces. They urged authorities to establish accountability and to restore public trust. Other parties, including the Dignity and Citizenship Movement, also called for a transparent review, using social networks to express their demand for disclosure from the Local Police leadership.
The Ceuta Ya group described the images as regrettable and urged that police personnel continue their work without escalating tensions, so as not to feed those who feel empowered to challenge public safety. In the days that followed, the women involved filed a formal complaint with the Police Department, seeking a thorough examination of the incident and the conduct of the officers involved. Inquiries continued as authorities balanced calls for accountability with the need to protect the rights of all individuals in the area. The case remains under careful scrutiny by the regional government, national police officials, and judicial authorities, with updates anticipated as the investigation progresses.
At stake is not only the specific actions of a small group of officers, but also the broader trust between local communities and law enforcement in Ceuta. Public reactions reflect a demand for consistent standards of policing and a commitment to uphold the safety and dignity of every resident and visitor. The ongoing process aims to illuminate what happened, why it happened, and what steps will be taken to prevent recurrence in the future.