Order No. 4 of Siero in Asturias and the presiding magistrate of the Court of First Instance issued a served and unsecured provisional detention order for a man initially charged with a grave offense. The case concerns sexual violence against a minor under 12 years old, alleged to have occurred roughly one year earlier within the town of Siero, Asturias. These details are reported by the Asturias High Court of Justice and the Prosecutor’s Office.
The events under investigation were said to have taken place inside a tent in a secluded location on May 15, 2021. However, investigators only completed the inquiry and the suspect was brought into custody for pretrial detention after a lengthy process. Sources close to the investigation confirmed these particulars.
The magistrate granted the provisional detention as a precautionary measure following a formal request by the prosecutor’s office, which argued that detention was necessary and proportionate to the severity of the alleged crimes.
The prosecution asserts that there is sufficient evidence to support the claim that the detainee is the individual accused of the acts. It is explained that the custody measure is essential to prevent possible recidivism and to protect the victim and her rights, especially considering the risk of flight given the potential punishment the person under investigation may face.
The Ministry of Public Affairs has offered its assessment that the facts may constitute a crime of sexual assault against a minor under 16 years of age. The case could lead to a sentence of imprisonment of at least ten years and one day, reflecting aggravating circumstances described in the applicable legal provisions. The alleged victim is described as being in a particularly vulnerable position due to her age, twelve years old, and because of the specific circumstances surrounding the place where the offense is believed to have occurred.