Man arrested for sexual assault during San Fermín festivities in Pamplona
Pamplona Municipal Police arrested a 29-year-old man on Saturday accused of sexual assault and threats with a sharp weapon during the San Fermín festivities.
Arrest for sexual assault at San Fermín
According to El Confidencial, Pamplona Municipal Police detained a 29-year-old man on Saturday as the alleged perpetrator of a sexual assault committed at approximately 4:45 hours in the Vuelta del Castillo area. The incident occurred during the celebrations of the San Fermín festivities.
The detainee has been placed at the disposal of the judicial authority. The Spokespersons' Board of Pamplona City Council issued an institutional statement expressing "total rejection and condemnation of this assault" and offering "absolute support and solidarity with the woman and those close to her". The council stated its commitment to "preserving the rights and privacy" of the victim.
The City Council reaffirmed its position against "any type of assault, violence or sexist attitude" occurring in the city and committed itself to "working to eradicate sexual assaults" and "guarantee the full exercise of women's freedom in all types of environments". The municipal administration joined the call of Pamplona's feminist movement and invited citizens to participate in protest actions.
The Local Civil Protection Board reported three complaints of inappropriate touching on the final day of the festivities. One person has been arrested as the alleged perpetrator of one of these assaults.
Source: El Confidencial