The Mossos d’Esquadra arrested a 23-year-old man on October 21 after identify him as the alleged aggressor of his partnerwho had previously made the international signal for help against sexist violence from the car in which they were both traveling. The quick action of the Catalan police allowed the arrest of the suspect, who was later brought to justice.
The events occurred when a patrol that was circulating through the center of the Girona town of Lloret de Mar observed that, from the passenger seat of a car, a woman made a gesture that is widely recognized as a warning sign for victims of domestic violence. gender.
This gesture, which has become an international symbol, It consists of opening the palm of the hand, bending the thumb over the palm and closing the rest of the fingers on it, simulating a fist. The signal is a call for help that does not require words and allows you to discreetly warn about dangerous situations.
Upon noticing the signal, the agents stopped the vehicle and, after separating the occupants, They were able to talk to the woman. She reported that she had suffered abuse on several occasions by her partner.who was with her in the car along with two minors. Although the detainee has no criminal record, an investigation was opened to confirm the facts and proceed legally.
After the arrest, The man was transferred to the custody court in Blanes, where the judge issued a restraining order regarding the victim, with the aim of protecting it from possible new attacks. The measure seeks to guarantee the safety of the woman and her family environment while the investigation continues.
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