Five juveniles were detained by the National Police in Malaga following an investigation into allegations of sexual assault involving a young person both in a public setting and at a residence, with the events originating from the capital area of Malaga.
The arrests occurred on October 10 as a direct consequence of police work examining incidents that unfolded on the night of September 22 into September 23, a timeline confirmed by police statements issued on Monday.
Independent reporting from Diario Sur indicates that the victim attended an informal gathering at an empty lot in the city, where a birthday celebration was underway. The crowd consisted largely of teenagers from the local institute or acquaintances, with several attendees who had reached adulthood.
According to the complainant, a drink provided by one of the organizers was consumed and subsequently led to dizziness. There is a preliminary concern that a substance may have been added to the beverage, though such a hypothesis remains to be validated through analysis.
During police questioning, the individual described experiencing discomfort and distress stemming from sexual contact by several attendees at the gathering, consistent with the initial report of inappropriate behavior by multiple youths.
Following the outdoor portion of the event, some participants moved to the home of one of the young people involved. The alleged survivor later recalled feeling exposed and surrounded by several unclothed individuals, drawing attention to the complexity of the encounters reported by the person involved.
According to the account, the survivor left the scene to return home. The two young men who accompanied her reportedly escorted her to a secluded area where, allegedly, further sexual activity took place between two vehicles—an assertion that is part of the ongoing investigation and has yet to be decisively confirmed through evidence gathering.
The day after the incident, the minor disclosed the events to a family member, who transported her to Malaga Mother and Child Hospital. There, authorities activated the protocol for suspected sexual assault and initiated a formal police inquiry to establish facts and safeguard the survivor’s rights.
Law enforcement efforts culminated in the detention of five youths, who were placed at the Juvenile Prosecutor’s Office on October 10 and proceeded through the juvenile justice framework for evaluation and accountability according to relevant law and procedures.
One individual was placed in a juvenile facility while the remaining suspects were released under supervision pending the continuation of the investigation, reflecting standard judicial practices in cases involving underage offenders and the protection of victims during ongoing inquiries.