A 6-year-old boy was assaulted last Wednesday, in what appears to have been a group attack carried out by eight youths aged between 11 and 12. The incident occurred near the Los Olmos football field in Binéfar, a town in Huesca. It started just after a team training session had finished and the area was relatively quiet. The event unfolded as five assailants forced the child to the ground and then struck him repeatedly on his body and head while three others stood by as silent witnesses, choosing not to intervene. Moments later, the group dispersed and fled the scene in a short burst of activity, leaving the boy hurt and confused in the aftermath of a very frightening moment.
The child bore clear signs of trauma as a result of the blows, including multiple nodules on the head and other marks consistent with a forceful assault. The injuries were documented by local media and the authorities as part of the initial reporting and ongoing follow up as information continues to emerge. The community has been urged to be vigilant and to ensure the young victim receives appropriate medical attention and support. There is emphasis on the need to protect children in public spaces during sporting and recreational activities, especially at times when supervision may be less stringent. The incident has raised concerns about safety around sports facilities and the behaviors of groups of teenagers near youth activities, prompting calls for additional preventive measures and enhanced supervision during and after training sessions.
Binéfar’s sports authorities have responded to the event with a firm stance. Beatriz Olivan, a councilor responsible for sports, condemned the attack in the strongest terms and stated that a comprehensive review of sanctions and protective policies would be undertaken. The council is committing to rigorous checks and to enforcing the measures contained in the community charter designed to prevent violence and to safeguard the wellbeing of young participants in sports settings. There is an explicit intent to implement stronger rules and more consistent oversight to ensure incidents like this do not recur. Local officials emphasize the importance of a safe environment where children can train, learn, and enjoy sports without fear or intimidation, and they acknowledge the need for clear protocols that guide response and accountability when violence does occur.