Adults who see videos on social networks often doubt what they see. They describe the footage as astonishing and shockingly violent, suggesting that someone must intervene to stop this kind of behavior.
The clips depict a group of girls, all under 14, assaulting another young person in several areas around the La Vaguada region. The incidents are recorded with mobile phones from multiple angles in broad daylight to explain what happened.
Another recording shows how the victim was subdued: the attackers make the youngster kneel and kiss the shoe of one of the group members, a humiliating act that leaves observers surprised and unsettled. The witness consulted by this outlet notes that such events are hard to imagine happening in Zamora.
Police efforts to prevent further clashes
People who viewed the videos described the aggression as troubling. The city’s safety council member highlights that the municipal police are actively trying to manage groups and curb aggressive confrontations before they escalate into wider incidents.
The mayor from the IU-led administration stresses that officers are on high alert and that close coordination with the National Police is essential to eliminate this problem and restore safety in public spaces.
The young victims and their peers have connected through social networks like Instagram to decide who will be targeted next and where the clashes will be staged, creating a concerning pattern that alarms residents.
Child welfare and legal considerations
When minors under 14 are involved, they cannot be held criminally responsible in cases of injury or abuse, under the applicable juvenile laws. This raises questions about accountability and appropriate retraining measures for youngsters who commit or participate in such acts.
The competent regional body for minors is responsible for determining which interventions or family support programs should apply, balancing the need for protection with appropriate supervision and education for the children involved.
Police reception of complaints and family outreach
A nationwide police response is already heightened due to these acts against minors in public spaces. The first formal complaint from a family whose daughter was among the victims has prompted a coordinated investigation.
Family and Women’s Care Unit officers in Zamora are interviewing parents and reviewing profiles of girls identified by local police. Many of these families have faced economic or psychological stress, which is considered in the ongoing response. Law enforcement has also identified and shut down several social media accounts that were used to organize meetings and post videos of assaults or demeaning acts against other minors.
Dissemination of footage and legal implications
The videos clearly show the faces of the members involved in the group. Short clips circulated among the minors and their families intensify the concern, with authorities warning that sharing such material constitutes a crime because the identities of both victims and aggressors are exposed. Minors are protected by law, and care is taken to handle cases with sensitivity and appropriate safeguards.
Municipal and National Police are increasing surveillance in the capital to prevent a recurrence, especially among children who recorded the violence. When those involved are very young, officers intervene to prevent further harm and secure safety for bystanders.
Actions taken in January
These incidents are not isolated. Data collected throughout January shows multiple instances of attacks involving minors. City Police received videos and other information that helped identify participants. While some cases required referral to the National Police due to jurisdictional boundaries, local officers focused on preventing a recurrence within the school environment, where many of the involved girls study. The aim is to guide behavior through educational and supportive measures rather than punishment alone.
Local agents were sometimes unable to catch perpetrators red-handed in the act, but they could gather enough information to pursue follow-up actions. When concerns from the public arose about attacked minors, authorities worked to respond promptly while safeguarding the privacy and rights of all students involved.