Andorra Police Arrest Young Man for Alleged Sexual Assault on 13-Year-Old Girl
Authorities in Andorra swiftly detained a recent Latin American resident accused of assaulting a minor he met on social media. The girl resisted, and medical evidence supported her account, leading to conditional release pending further inquiry.
Key Points
- Suspect in early 20s from Latin America detained Friday after family complaint.
- Girl met man online; assault involved digital penetration, medically confirmed.
- Released Saturday on conditions: passport surrender, stay in Andorra.
- Investigation ongoing with presumption of innocence; protocols for minors followed.
Police arrest young man in Andorra over alleged sexual assault on 13-year-old girl met online
Andorran police detained a man in his early twenties on Friday afternoon following a complaint from the family of a 13-year-old girl who alleged he sexually assaulted her. The suspect, a recent resident in the country for just one month and originally from Latin America, was brought before the duty Batllia on Saturday.
The pair reportedly met through social media, where they established some level of contact before arranging to meet in person. During the encounter, which reportedly moved to a private setting, the girl opposed the physical advances, according to sources. The man allegedly inserted his fingers into her genital area against her will, an action said to have been medically confirmed after the incident.
The girl disclosed the matter to her family shortly afterwards. They took her to the hospital, triggering standard protocols for such cases. The family filed a formal complaint that Friday morning, prompting swift police action. Officers arrested the suspect by mid-afternoon after initial inquiries and evidence collection.
Police transferred the case file to judicial authorities that same evening. On Saturday morning, pre-constituted evidence was gathered from the victim to avoid re-traumatisation during future proceedings. The suspect appeared before the Batllia later that day.