Andorra NYE Arrests: Domestic Assault Man Detained, Sexual Probe Men Released

**Police detain man in Andorra la Vella for New Year's Eve assault on partner and son**

Officers arrested a 35-year-old resident shortly before midnight on New Year's Eve after he allegedly assaulted his 36-year-old partner and their nine-year-old son at their home on Carrer Bonaventura Riberaygua. The woman and child fled the apartment and sought safety in a nearby restaurant, where staff noticed their distress and called police. Neighbours from the building also alerted authorities.

Responding officers met the pair, who appeared highly fearful and showed clear signs of physical aggression. The police then went to the residence, identified the man and detained him on suspicion of offences against physical and moral integrity. Authorities have categorised the matter as domestic violence. No updates have been provided on the victims' conditions or the suspect's court process.

**Two Pas de la Casa men released after New Year's Eve sexual assault probe; one faces charges unrelated to assault**

Police in Pas de la Casa have released two local men, both around 25 years old, following their arrests on 1 January in connection with an alleged sexual assault on a young female tourist during New Year's Eve celebrations. The first was detained around 6pm on Thursday, with the second arrested shortly after 8am the next morning. Both were held for nearly 36 to 48 hours before appearing before the duty magistrate early Saturday afternoon.

Hospital staff activated the Codi Lila protocol after treating the heavily intoxicated woman, who had consumed large amounts of alcohol at a local nightclub. She reported waking up in a private apartment without her trousers, initially fearing a non-consensual group encounter after meeting the men at the venue and going to the apartment together. All involved showed high levels of intoxication.

A video provided by the first detainee proved pivotal, showing no opposition to the sexual encounter with him, which the magistrate deemed consensual despite the alcohol. The second man was present at the apartment but did not participate. The duty magistrate ruled out any violation, releasing the second man without charges and processing the first for a sexual liberty offence unrelated to assault—potentially linked to whether the video was disseminated without consent. Investigators are now checking for additional recordings.

Police had treated the case as complex and sensitive from the start, gathering statements from the tourist, suspects, and witnesses without drawing early conclusions. No group assault was confirmed. The probe echoes recent cases, including a June 2023 assault in Pas de la Casa with a detention two weeks ago, and an ongoing search for a suspect in an Arinsal incident.