Social worker's face slashed in Málaga, Spain: sister demands justice
A social worker was attacked without provocation in Málaga, Spain. His sister says the scar will mark him for life. Insecurity is growing and the debate is becoming polarised.
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Social worker's face slashed in Málaga: the escalation of violence nobody wants to name
Last Saturday, a 38-year-old man, father of two and specialised in caring for vulnerable groups, was sitting on a public bench waiting for his shift to start. Without a word, an individual lunged at him and slashed his face. According to his sister, the wound has left him with a scar «for the rest of his life».
The incident, reported by Diario Sur and ABC, has peine the debate on safety in a Málaga that, according to some residents, «gets worse every day». The victim, who works with people at risk of exclusion, had no time to react. His attacker fled and, to date, has not been identified.
Crime figures, however, show an upward trend. The georiesgo.com map places Málaga approaching Barcelona's levels for violent crime. But the public discussion turns toxic quickly: some blame immigration, others the degradation of the tourism model and the lack of opportunities for young people. What nobody disputes is that a professional who has devoted his life to helping others has been physically scarred on his way to work.
His sister demanded justice and visibility. For now, the institutional silence is deafening. If the attacker is not found, impunity will be another open wound.
Last Saturday, a 38-year-old man, father of two and specialised in caring for vulnerable groups, was sitting on a public bench waiting for his shift to start. Without a word, an individual lunged at him and slashed his face. According to his sister, the wound has left him with a scar «for the rest of his life».
The incident, reported by Diario Sur and ABC, has peine the debate on safety in a Málaga that, according to some residents, «gets worse every day». The victim, who works with people at risk of exclusion, had no time to react. His attacker fled and, to date, has not been identified.
Crime figures, however, show an upward trend. The georiesgo.com map places Málaga approaching Barcelona's levels for violent crime. But the public discussion turns toxic quickly: some blame immigration, others the degradation of the tourism model and the lack of opportunities for young people. What nobody disputes is that a professional who has devoted his life to helping others has been physically scarred on his way to work.
His sister demanded justice and visibility. For now, the institutional silence is deafening. If the attacker is not found, impunity will be another open wound.
Summary of a discussion on Burbuja.info - Foro de economía, actualidad y política., translated from Spanish and reviewed before publication. Read the full discussion (25 replies).
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