Earlier reports indicate that law enforcement officers from the Civil Guard detained at least two Colombian nationals in connection with sexual assault investigations. The incidents were reported to have occurred on the night of December 31 in a residence located in the upper area of the Armeñime neighborhood.
The victim, who has a hearing impairment and is legally an adult, was reportedly attacked in a residential zone near a football field according to certain sources. After the incident, the victim received medical care at a health facility and a forensic examination was carried out. Following those procedures, the victim filed a formal complaint. Given the sensitivity of the case, the Southern Judicial Police District Team of the Civil Guard is handling the investigation. After completing the necessary steps, authorities detained the suspects yesterday and they are expected to be brought before the Investigation Court currently on duty in the Arona jurisdiction in the near future, for processing.
In a separate case of sexual violence that same week, a woman was assaulted in the heart of Santa Cruz de Tenerife near Plaza de La Candelaria, within a common area of the Olimpo building. The victim sustained serious injuries from the assault. Initial responses involved witnesses who aided the victim, followed by medical personnel from an ambulance team who transported the person to a local hospital emergency department in the capital city of Tenerife.
National Police officers conducted further inquiries and subsequently arrested a young Moroccan national as the alleged offender. It is reported that this individual arrived in Lanzarote by boat at the end of December and was found to be in an irregular migratory status. The investigation continues with formal procedures under the jurisdiction of the local authorities, and additional updates will be provided as the case progresses, with official records attributing accountability to the responsible entities and outlining the steps taken in relation to the victims and witnesses involved, as per public safety standards and legal protocols. This summary reflects ongoing efforts to document and respond to the reported crimes with appropriate forensic, judicial, and protective measures for those affected, in coordination with the regional police and national authorities. [Attribution: Civil Guard public statements; local police reports; judicial releases and procedural updates.]