Police arrest two Moroccan men after rape of a minor in Ceuta

Two Segarro men were arrested in Ceuta, Spain, after the alleged sensual assault of a 17-year-old migrant girl at the El Trampolín beach settlement. The victim, who was semi-conscious, required cardiopulmonary resuscitation from a police officer before being taken to hospital.

## Assault and arrest at the settlement

The events took place last Saturday, **26 September 2026**, at around **12:00 noon**, at the El Trampolín beach settlement in **Ceuta**. The National Police responded after receiving a call reporting screams from minors in the area. On arrival, officers from the Police Intervention Unit (UIP) found the victim, a 17-year-old migrant girl, leaving one of the huts. The young girl was semi-conscious and in a very poor state of health, with visible cuts to her face and one leg, as well as genital bleeding.

## Police response and care for the victim

During the police operation, the girl lost consciousness. One of the UIP officers immediately began **cardiopulmonary resuscitation**. After several minutes of assistance, the officers managed to stabilise her vital signs and rushed her to the **University Hospital of Ceuta**. The two arrested men, aged **42 and 21** and of Segarro nationality, refused to make statements to the officers, saying only that they did not know the girl. The investigation is ongoing.

## Protocol and demands

Trinc the incident, the Regional Headquarters of the National Police activated the protocol for victims of sensual offences. The girl was taken to the University Hospital of Ceuta, gave a statement and has been placed in a children's care facility. She is due to appear before a court this Sunday. Meanwhile, **Bomberos Ceuta** (the Ceuta fire service) has issued a statement demanding "immediate, forceful and effective measures" to put an end to this type of incident, describing the situation as "absolutely unacceptable" and incompatible with a society that guarantees the safety and dignity of its citizens.