A serious incident of violence has shocked the small Mallorcan town of Lloseta, where a 12-year-old boy was hospitalized after being savagely beaten by the father of another child during an informal football game. The events took place last Tuesday afternoon at the municipal sports field of Es Puig during a casual match between children.
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Attack Triggered by Accidental Play
According to sources from the Guardia Civil, the assault began when the victim accidentally struck another young player from the opposing team during normal play. At that moment, the father of the other child — a 47-year-old Moroccan man — allegedly stormed onto the pitch and violently attacked the 12-year-old, repeatedly striking him in the head. As a result of the beating, the boy suffered a concussion and was rushed to the hospital in Inca, where he remains recovering.
Arrest and Judicial Measures
Local residents who witnessed the attack immediately alerted the Lloseta Local Police and the Guardia Civil. Officers arrived quickly and arrested the alleged aggressor on the spot. The suspect was later brought before a judge, who ordered his release with a restraining order prohibiting him from approaching or contacting the victim or his family.
Outrage in the Community
The incident has caused widespread indignation in Lloseta. Neighbors and local authorities have strongly condemned the violent attack, especially since it involved a minor.
In an official statement, the Town Council expressed its firm rejection of the incident, emphasizing that the match was not an official event organized by the local football club.
The municipality declared: “This type of behavior has no place in our society.”
The Town Council also extended its full support to the injured boy and his family, while stressing the importance of promoting sport as a space for respect, coexistence, and education, free from any form of violence. Local authorities have called on all adults to act responsibly, particularly in environments involving children, to prevent similar episodes from occurring in the future.
