The father of a baby allegedly abused in Barcelona was moved to a different module at Brians 1 prison on Thursday. This relocation followed an assault by other inmates who knew he faced investigation for the alleged abuse and sexual assault of his one-month-old son.
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The incident occurred a week after the 42-year-old man entered provisional prison at Brians 1, located in Sant Esteve Sesrovires. The assault did not cause him any injuries. Prison management subsequently moved him to a “blinded” module. This section is separated from most other inmates. He now lives with only five or six other prisoners. Sources confirmed this to ARA, as reported by Ser Catalunya.
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Meanwhile, the baby remains in serious condition at Barcelona’s Hospital Vall d’Hebron. The infant has been hospitalised there since 16 March. Both the father and the 43-year-old mother are in provisional prison. They face charges related to the severe injuries and sexual assaults the baby allegedly suffered. The mother is held at Wad-Ras, Barcelona’s women’s prison, a facility located in the city centre.
Judicial Investigation Progresses
The judicial investigation into this distressing case continues actively. The Public Prosecutor has formally requested the Barcelona judge for Violence Against Children and Adolescents to take specific action. This judge currently oversees the complex case. The request asks the judge to interrogate all medical professionals who treated the baby before his critical hospitalisation. The Public Prosecutor previously sought the provisional imprisonment of both parents. This decision stemmed from significant concerns about the risk of further aggression towards the child. Authorities also feared the parents might attempt to flee given the severe penalties they could face.
Multiple Medical Centre Visits
The Department of Health has documented five separate visits by the parents to four different medical centres. These visits occurred in the period leading up to the baby’s eventual transfer to Vall d’Hebron. The medical facilities involved included CAP Roger de Flor, Hospital del Mar, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu, and Hospital Sant Pau. Notably, the baby was born at Vall d’Hebron, where the mother herself worked as a nurse. It was during a consultation at Hospital Sant Pau on 16 March that healthcare professionals activated the official child abuse protocol. They then promptly referred the baby to Vall d’Hebron, which serves as a key reference centre for such sensitive cases in Barcelona.
The legal proceedings are ongoing as authorities continue to gather crucial evidence. This case underscores the vital role of medical professionals in identifying and reporting suspected child abuse. It also highlights the justice system’s commitment to protecting vulnerable children in Catalonia.
Originally published by Ara Cat. Read original article.
