domestic conflicts
Law enforcement in Elche responded to a distress report from a minor describing abuse at home. The allegation stated that the father had struck the boy on two occasions and that the mother corroborated the claim of mistreatment. The situation prompted immediate intervention as officers arrived on the scene to verify the safety of the child.
Upon arrival, officers coordinated with the family on José María Soler Agulló street to assess the child’s account. The young person confirmed that he had been struck by his father shortly before the police reached the residence. In an attempt to avoid discovery, the father reportedly hid upon noticing the officers and was located in a separate room within the domicile. The officers conducted their duties to ensure the boy’s protection and to collect details about the incident.
As the investigation continued, the mother entered and described a broader pattern of family strain, stating that she could no longer manage the situation and requesting that the authorities take temporary guardianship steps. In the course of the discussion, the boy indicated that he had also suffered an act in which his mother was involved, leading to the decision to separate the child from the environment for safety and to restrain the potential for further harm. The officers proceeded with precautionary measures consistent with safeguarding a minor in a domestic setting.
Information relayed to the officers indicated that the mother had initially tried to downplay the situation by asserting that the child was not being truthful and by suggesting the father was absent from the home. Despite these assertions, a visit to the residence allowed the police to verify the truth of the claims, and the father, who was found hiding, was subsequently confronted with the evidence gathered at the scene by the officers, which corroborated the minor’s report.
Given the severity of the allegations and the presence of a minor in the household, law enforcement proceeded with formal precautions. Both the minor and the father, aged 15 and 42 respectively, were detained for questioning and placed under temporary care in police facilities as the case moved toward a formal review. The swift response by the local police helped ensure the safety of the child and established a clearer record of the events for forthcoming proceedings. This incident underscores the ongoing commitment of Elche’s police to intervene in situations of domestic violence and to protect vulnerable individuals within families. Source: Elche Local Police.