Barcelona is at the centre of a key week in an alleged child abuse case involving a baby, with neighbours of the parents, doctors from Vall d'Hebron Hospital and the child’s grandparents due to give testimony.
The statements are expected to help the court piece together what happened and assess the baby’s welfare. Medical staff from Vall d'Hebron Hospital are set to provide medical evidence, which will be considered alongside the other witness accounts.
The grandparents are also due to speak, adding family context to the case. Neighbours of the parents will give their own observations, which may help build a clearer picture of the home environment and the relationships around the child.
Cases like this are handled through a wider system that can involve police, social services and medical teams. In Catalonia, the Mossos d'Esquadra lead criminal investigations, while child protection services work alongside the courts where needed.
The evidence heard this week will help shape the next steps in the investigation and any later legal process. For more local coverage, see our Community and Sport pages.
Originally published by El Periódico Barcelona. Read original article.
