Football coach from Getxo arrested on suspicion of sexual offences against minors
The Ertzaintza arrested a coach from Romo Football Club in Getxo this morning following four complaints of offences against the sexual freedom of minors. The investigation remains open.
Arrest in Getxo for child abuse
According to orain.eus, officers from the Ertzaintza arrested a 30-year-old man this morning on suspicion of offences against the sexual freedom of minors. The arrested man is a coach at Romo Football Club in Getxo and has no previous police record.
Four complaints were filed with the Ertzaintza during Wednesday afternoon. The investigation was opened immediately from the local ertzain-etxea (police station) with the aim of identifying the alleged perpetrator. After completing the corresponding procedures, the man will be brought before a judge.
Investigators are keeping the investigation open to determine whether there are additional victims of the suspect. The club has activated its internal child protection protocol to cooperate with the investigation.
Romo Football Club published an official statement rejecting the reported conduct. The club requested "maximum responsibility" when disseminating information about the case, asking that comments be avoided that could affect the sensitivity of minors or the suspect. The club president, Mikel Exposito, described what occurred as "a very unpleasant surprise".
Source: Google News ES — Crime (es)