Homophobic aggression in Sa Pobla: they attack a couple for sharing a kiss in a bar

PalmaThe City Council of sa Pobla has condemned the alleged homophobic assault suffered by two people during the early hours of last November 7th at the town's Plaça de la Constitució and has expressed its support and solidarity with those affected. As reported by the newspaper Última Hora, the events occurred after Alejandro and his partner, Máximo, kissed at a bar on the square. According to Alejandro's account, two men attacked them without any prior confrontation. Máximo suffered a lip wound that required eight stitches at Son Espases hospital, while Alejandro suffered contusions and discomfort in his shoulder and hand.

The council conveyed its concern over the events in a statement and expressed its desire for the victims to recover physically and emotionally as soon as possible. "No one should feel afraid to go out on the street, to show affection to their partner, or to live their sexual orientation freely," the City Council pointed out, reiterating its rejection of any form of violence or discrimination based on sexual orientation.

The local government has expressed its commitment to collaborate with the competent authorities to clarify the facts and has announced that it will make the appropriate checks, within its powers, regarding the information published in relation to the care received by the affected individuals. Likewise, it has assured that it will continue to work with associations and the public to prevent assaults and LGTBI-phobic behavior. "In sa Pobla, there must be no space for hatred. The freedom to love, to be, and to live without fear is everyone's right," concluded the City Council.