Top of page
Law

Two arrested in Spain for violently robbing person with a disability and posting video

Two members of the police service municipal, Spain
Photo: Dreamstime

Two men have been arrested for robbing a person with a disability and posting the video on social networks.

The Catalan police reported that one of the attackers violently beat the man with a cognitive and mobility disability and stole his money.

The two men, aged 34 and 21, of Spanish nationality and residents of Palafrugell, were arrested as alleged perpetrators of the crimes of robbery with violence and discovery and disclosure of secrets.

The events took place on the afternoon of June 20th when the victim went to get money from an ATM, at which point a person he knew stopped in front of him driving a van. The driver got out of the van and beat him violently until he knocked him to the ground, where he continued kicking him, before the other thief stole his money.

The police stated that a video of the attack and the attackers making fun of the victim had been posted on a well-known social network.

The subsequent investigation by the agents of the La Bisbal police station (Girona) made it possible to identify and arrest the perpetrators. The detainees, who have criminal records, were brought to justice on the 22nd and were released with charges.

You might also like

businesswoman in wheelchair going through reports while working female coworker in the office. businesswoman in wheelchair going through reports while working female coworker in the office.

U.S. House approves bill removing work barriers for persons with disabilities

The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Removing Barriers to…

female student in wheelchair with friend female student in wheelchair with friend

Youth with disabilities say inequity unchanged this century

The level of inequity experienced by young people with disability…

man in wheelchair working in office man in wheelchair working in office

Call for systemic reform seeks fairer wages, job for people with disabilities

Australia’s disability employment system is failing those who need it…

Women in wheelchair talking with her colleage in the office Women in wheelchair talking with her colleage in the office

Canada boosts skills training for youth and persons with disabilities

Canada’s economy is strongest when everyone has the opportunity to…