Judicial investigation into the brutal police assault on an Afro-Colombian family in Valencia

• On May 17, 2025, National Police officers in Valencia, Spain, assaulted and detained five Colombian citizens on San Vicente Street.
• Viral footage recorded by witnesses shows officers throwing a woman to the ground and striking her with a baton, including a heavy blow to the head while she was subdued.
• The incident sparked widespread condemnation from various organizations and former Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who demanded explanations from the Spanish government.

Legal Proceedings

• The victims filed a criminal complaint alleging the use of "totally disproportionate and unnecessary force."
• The 20th Court of Instruction of Valencia admitted the case and summoned the officers involved for questioning.

Police Response and Concerns

• The accused officers appeared in court with legal counsel but exercised their constitutional right to remain silent.
• Juan Molpeceres, the lawyer for the victims, labeled the officers' refusal to testify as "suspicious."
• Molpeceres further alleged that the police have submitted evidence attempting to frame the incident within contexts not covered by video recordings, which he described as suspicious and orchestrated.