A man, aged 46, was detained in Malaga after allegations emerged that he abandoned his 15-year-old son, a child living with cerebral palsy and significant dependency, leaving him without essential care. Prosecutors claim the father failed in multiple family duties, neglecting his responsibilities and the welfare of a vulnerable child who required ongoing support. The case has drawn attention to the serious risks posed by caregiving neglect within the home and the broader implications for child protection in the region.
On March 23, authorities were alerted by the Malaga Child Welfare Agency to a serious welfare concern. Through the Small Protected Area and in coordination with the City Council Social Services, officials confirmed that an adolescent in the household appeared highly dependent and potentially at serious risk to his physical health and safety. The response involved a swift on-site assessment by police social workers, who observed conditions suggesting the minor had endured an extended period of inadequate care. Inquiries noted neglectful living conditions, with the child reportedly lacking regular meals and basic hygiene, and exhibiting signs of social withdrawal and limited communication capacity. The scene prompted an immediate effort to secure the child’s safety and establish a protective pathway.
Protective services, together with the Board’s Child Welfare Service, arranged urgent nutritional and hygiene support for the minor and arranged placement at a specialized center tailored to individuals with cerebral palsy. The Malaga Cerebral Palsy Parents Association, along with regional authorities, assumed guardianship and oversight for the child, ensuring access to specialized resources and ongoing supervision. Investigators later determined that the father had a long history of absence from the family home and a pattern of neglect that directly affected the boy’s care for an extended period. The child, who had not attended school for months, required consistent protection and medical attention, highlighting the severity of the child’s living conditions. Given the gravity of the circumstances, the father was detained and transferred to the jurisdiction of the Investigation Court No. 2 in Malaga for further proceedings, reflecting the legal system’s response to alleged abandonment and failure to protect a dependent family member.