Investigation of Sexual Assault with Chemical Submission in Madrid
Unfolding Events in Madrid
The Madrid police are actively pursuing leads related to a shocking sexual assault involving chemical submission. Witnesses reported that during the early hours of Thursday, a 39-year-old foreign woman was targeted by two men and a woman, who accompanied her after she left a nightclub in Plaza de Santa Ana.
Details of the Incident
- The incident occurred around 3:00 AM.
- The suspects allegedly robbed the victim of her personal belongings.
- The assault took place in a public space, leaving the victim traumatized.
Medical responders from Samur-Civil Protection assisted the victim and transported her to a hospital for further evaluation. The national police are conducting a thorough investigation as the case may involve the application of chemical substances, pending medical test results.
Growing Concerns Over Chemical Submission Cases
There has been a noticeable rise in cases of chemical submission sexual assaults across Spain since the onset of the Covid pandemic. As a response, the General Directorate of Public Health in the Community of Madrid implemented a unified care protocol across 25 public hospitals to assist victims effectively. This protocol aims to ensure that women can report their cases directly from hospitals, maintaining privacy and comprehensive care.
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