A man was arrested in Barcelona after being surprised attacking a baby who was only one year old and threatening the child’s parents. The incident occurred on a walkway located on Montjuic Hill, an area frequented by British tourists. The attacker is expected to appear in court this Wednesday.
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Attack and threats in a tourist place
In videos spread on social networks, the suspect can be seen confronting a man who was holding the child’s hand. During the altercation, the attacker shouted that he was going to “kill his daughter” before slapping the baby.. The father, in an attempt to protect his son, took him in his arms and quickly walked away to prevent the situation from getting worse.
The British media The Mirror reported that the incident occurred amid protests against tourism. Europe is the continent that receives the most tourists, attracting crowds for its attractions and landscapes. According to the Catalan police, the detainee has “numerous police records”, which further complicated the situation.
A pattern of violence
This was not the only violent act perpetrated by the attacker during the weekend. According to local media, the man also attacked two other people. One of the victims, a 60-year-old man, He suffered serious injuries to his face, including multiple cuts and bruises distributed in various parts of his body.. Police were able to identify the attacker thanks to video recordings and testimonies from those who witnessed the brutal incidents.
The suspect, 31, was admitted to a psychiatric unit to evaluate his mental state. Although his hearing is scheduled for this Wednesday, the medical reports could delay his statement in court, as his ability to face a criminal trial is being evaluated.
Protests against tourism and their consequences
The incident occurs in a context of growing social unrest in Barcelona related to mass tourism. In July, around 2,800 protesters took to the streets to express their discontent over the increase in tourismwhich has reportedly fueled a housing crisis that has increased housing costs by 68% over the past decade.
To address this problem, Several European cities have implemented policies that seek to curb the impact of mass tourism. In Amsterdam, for example, the construction of new hotels has been prohibited, while campaigns have been launched to discourage tourism linked to parties and drugs. Other cities such as Lisbon and Palma de Mallorca have restricted rental licenses to tourists through platforms such as Airbnb to protect local residents.
In the case of Barcelona, The city has announced that, by 2028, the tourist rental licenses of around 10,000 apartments will not be reneweda measure that aims to relieve pressure on the local real estate market, where rental prices have risen more than 60% in the last decade.
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