Emanuel Noir apologises after assaulting police officer at Concepción del Uruguay casino
The singer from Ke Personajes was detained in Entre Ríos after hitting an officer who prevented him from entering a casino. On social media, he acknowledged his error and apologised.
Noir breaks his silence: "I made a mistake and I am deeply sorry"
Emanuel Noir, member of the band Ke Personajes, was detained in the early hours of Saturday at the entrance to a casino in Concepción del Uruguay, Entre Ríos, after assaulting a police officer who had prevented him from entering the establishment, which was closed. According to tn.com.ar, the musician was taken to the First Police Station and placed at the disposal of the courts on suspicion of resisting authority and causing injury.
The assaulted officer, Jonathan Benítez, suffered facial wounds. The rings that Noir was wearing caused cuts to his cheekbones, nose and forehead, according to information that came to light.
In recent hours, prosecutor Pablo Gile ordered that the singer remain detained until Tuesday, given Monday's public holiday, while judicial proceedings continue to determine the circumstances of the incident.
Noir released an extensive statement through his social media in which he acknowledged his responsibility. "Today I want to apologise. I made a mistake and nothing I can say justifies what happened. I made a mistake and I am deeply sorry," he said at the beginning of the text published by his team.
First and foremost, he directed his apologies to the injured police officer. "I want to apologise, first and foremost, to Jonathan Benítez, the officer I assaulted without any justification, and to his family. I hope that, when all this has passed, I can have the opportunity to do so in person and in private," he wrote.
He also extended his apology to those around him and his followers. "I want to apologise to my family, to my dear community in Concepción del Uruguay and to all the people who follow me, accompany me and give me their affection," he added.
Regarding his current state, he noted that he is going through "a moment of profound distress, loneliness and reflection". He ruled out seeking mitigating circumstances: "I am not seeking excuses, explanations or justifications. Nor do I expect anyone to stop feeling disappointed or hurt. I only want to express my sincere regret and assume the responsibility that corresponds to me".
The singer closed the statement with a phrase that suggests not evading the consequences of his actions. "I made a mistake. I am human, but above all else I am responsible for my actions," he concluded.
Source: Google News UY — Crime