Swiss police report in Madrid: investigation into alleged repeated sexual assaults within a family home
In a case that has drawn immediate attention from local authorities, a 39-year-old man was detained by Madrid’s Municipal Police over allegations of repeated sexual offenses against his eight-year-old daughter, who lives in the Puente de Vallecas district. Authorities are also examining whether similar abuse may have occurred with the child’s ten-year-old sister. The rapid response followed a direct appeal from a frightened child who, after an attempted assault at their home, managed to break away and seek safety in a separate room. There, she disclosed the frightening incident to a relative, who promptly notified law enforcement. The Madrid Municipal Police responded to the family residence on Mestanza Street, initiating a formal incident report and a live investigation that continues to unfold as officers gather evidence to establish the full circumstances surrounding the alleged offenses and the potential pattern of harm faced by the children.
According to the young girl, the act involved an inappropriate attempt by her father to touch her in a manner that would constitute sexual assault. Following the report, guardians and child protection workers became involved, taking charge of the ongoing inquiry and prioritizing the children’s safety. Officials are meticulously reviewing the siblings’ statements, the home dynamics, and other contextual factors to determine whether there was a broader history of abuse and to map the sequence of events that led to today’s extraordinary step by step investigation. The aim is to determine if the ten-year-old sister may have been exposed to similar danger and to identify any indicators of a recurring risk, with a clear emphasis on safeguarding measures to prevent further harm. In this process, child protection authorities are coordinating with prosecutors, social workers, and law enforcement to ensure that both children receive appropriate care, medical evaluation if needed, and ongoing support as the case proceeds to court proceedings or further legal action.
The authorities have pressed ahead with a custody and safety assessment, treating the matter as a kin-based sexual assault case with additional legal considerations tied to the familial relationship. Investigators are coordinating with child protection services to conduct a thorough risk assessment, including evaluating the home environment, potential access to the children by other adults, and any signs that could indicate a broader risk to the two siblings. While the full scope of the investigation remains under seal, officials stress that the priority is safeguarding the well-being and rights of the victims, ensuring access to medical and psychological support, and maintaining a transparent process that can inform future protective measures for other at-risk children in the district and beyond. The case highlights the vigilance required by local authorities when confronted with suspected abuse within the home, and it reinforces the commitment to act swiftly to protect vulnerable minors while the legal process proceeds.