Five hooded people kidnap, rob and beat up three young migrants who were sleeping on the street in Inca

PalmaThe Civil Guard is investigating the alleged assault, kidnapping, and robbery of three 18-year-old migrant youths who were sleeping on the street in Inca. The events took place early last Friday morning, when five hooded men allegedly got out of two vehicles and attacked the three youths, according to sources close to the investigation.

The attackers, who were carrying sticks, allegedly beat the youths and then forced them into the trunks of the vehicles. Subsequently, they allegedly transported them to an open field, where they assaulted them again and stole their belongings.

One of the youths, as reported by Caritas Mallorca, was stabbed in the leg. All three had to be taken to a hospital with injuries of varying severity. Among the injuries are a nasal fracture, several broken fingers, and head wounds that required stitches.

After being discharged from the hospital, the three youths, accompanied by Caritas staff, filed a complaint with the Civil Guard. The Judicial Police Unit has taken over the investigation to try to identify and locate the five alleged attackers.

According to the sources consulted, the main hypothesis being handled is that the assault may be related to some type of revenge. For the moment, investigators rule out that it is a hate crime of a xenophobic nature.

Three former foster care youths who were sleeping on the street

The victims are users of one of the reception resources of Caritas Mallorca and had been under the guardianship of the Administration as minors. Upon reaching the age of majority, however, they were left without an adequate residential alternative and were sleeping in a public space when the assault occurred.

Caritas has warned that this situation usually affects young migrants who have to leave protection centers when they turn 18 and who do not have a family, social, or residential network that allows them to face the transition to adult life.

The organization has demanded that the administrations strengthen accompaniment and accommodation resources to prevent these young people from being left in situations of extreme vulnerability.

Caritas has pointed out that, although reception and integration processes involve difficulties, in the face of situations like the one these three young people have suffered, the response must involve guaranteeing their accompaniment and protection.