Law enforcement in Madrid has reported the detention of three youths connected to the Dominican Playing gang, identified as DDP. The arrests followed a stabbing incident that left a 17-year-old seriously injured after a machete assault in the Montecarmelo neighborhood during a Saturday night in February.
During a public briefing on the San Isidro festival security measures, Madrid’s police chief, Manuel Soto, announced updates on this weekend’s violence, including the death of two teenagers, aged 15 and 25, in Atocha and Usera. Authorities stressed that the weekend saw multiple clashes involving groups of young people, prompting a coordinated response from the police force.
Moments before the formal report on the minor involved, around 9:30 pm, another 17-year-old male with ties to the Trinitarians was assaulted by a group brandishing machetes while enjoying music and beverages with friends near the German School. The attack caused multiple wounds to the back and waist region, necessitating emergency transport to Hospital La Paz in serious condition.
The investigation into the assault advanced through the week, resulting in the arrest of three suspected perpetrators linked to the DDP gang. The operation, named Caramelo, represents a focused effort to dismantle youth violence networks implicated in the weekend’s incidents.
With these arrests, remaining questions concern the events surrounding a fatal incident outside a nightclub on Atocha Street, where a juvenile under 15 years old lost his life. The authorities are pursuing the full truth of that case as part of ongoing security actions tied to youth violence and gang activity within the city interior.
Experts and law enforcement note that the rapid sequence of assaults and the involvement of teen and young adult suspects highlight ongoing concerns about organized youth groups, street crime, and public safety during festive periods. Community leaders stress the need for coordinated prevention programs, stronger street presence by police, and collaborative efforts with schools and families to curb violence and protect vulnerable youths. The public is urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity to local authorities, ensuring timely intervention and support for those affected by these incidents. Attribution: Madrid Police Department reports and briefings corroborate these developments. (Police authorities, Madrid)”