Police in Spain are actively searching for a suspect in the tragic death of an 11-year-old boy who was attacked on a football pitch. Reports indicate the young victim was enjoying a game with friends when a hooded individual assaulted him with a sharp object.
The incident took place in Mocejón, a town near Toledo, during the morning hours of Sunday. Following the attack, the suspected assailant, described as an approximately 18-year-old man, fled the scene, prompting a large-scale manhunt.
Authorities confirmed the incident occurred around 10:00 AM local time, with a significant police presence mobilized, including a dozen patrols and a helicopter to aid in the search for the suspect.
In a show of solidarity, residents gathered outside the town hall for a minute’s silence in memory of the young boy that afternoon. Mocejón’s mayor expressed deep sorrow over the incident, stating, “It is a sad day, with a town broken by pain. The murder of an innocent child who was playing football with his friends this morning is especially heart-wrenching.”
The community of Mocejón, with approximately 5,000 residents, plans to declare three days of official mourning following this devastating event.
Regional authorities expressed their condolences, emphasizing the tragic implications of such violence against a minor. The Civil Guard has initiated a comprehensive operation to apprehend the perpetrator, with local leaders calling for swift justice in light of this unacceptable crime.
