The Court of Instruction No. 1 in Porriño, Vigo, is examining an alleged mistreatment case involving a seven-month-old baby. Local sources indicate that the infant’s father was detained on suspicion of assault, with the child showing bite marks, facial injuries, and prior rib damage recorded in medical notes.
The investigation began after the mother reported to authorities that her partner, who was caring for the child at the time, left the baby in hospital after a troubling incident. The Guardia Civil subsequently opened a case file, noting possible neglect and a lack of protection for the infant during a critical period.
The events trace back to late January. The baby’s mother, 19 years old, told the Vigo Judicial Police that, while she stepped away briefly to prepare a bottle, she returned to find the child covered in wounds and promptly took him to the hospital, later filing a complaint against the partner who had been responsible for the child’s care.
Rib injuries and medical findings
At the Álvaro Cunqueiro Hospital, medical staff identified rib injuries that predated the reported incident. The doctors notified the Guardia Civil and judicial authorities, prompting a formal proceeding into possible family abuse.
After more than a month of eluding local authorities, investigators located the baby’s father, aged 23, who had prior police record, in Tui. He was arrested on suspicion of a crime of mistreatment within the family setting.
Following presentation to the court, the man was released but remained under investigation. A protective order was issued, prohibiting contact with the child, and periodic court appearances were mandated. The court subsequently removed parenting responsibility from both parents, with welfare authorities, including regional social services, taking over custody of the infant.
People following the case should note that the legal process continues as investigators gather further evidence and assess the extent of the alleged injuries and the child’s safety within the family environment. The matter highlights ongoing concerns about child protection and the role of social services in safeguarding vulnerable minors across the region, with authorities promising to ensure the child’s well-being while the judicial review proceeds. The information has been reported by local outlets and summarized for public awareness, with formal records remaining under the custody of provincial courts and the Guardia Civil for ongoing evaluation.