The incident occurred on August 11 at the Central Market of the city. According to the account of the victim's son, the man had previously given the bread to another person who had asked him for food
An 80-year-old man was assaulted in the Central Market of Ceuta using the technique known as "mataleón," after he handed a loaf of bread to a person who asked him for food. The incident occurred on August 11 and ended with the arrest of the alleged aggressor, according to La Gaceta.
According to the account of the victim's son, the elderly man had just left a supermarket when a man approached him asking for something to eat. The octogenarian decided to give him a loaf of bread and continued on his way.
Illegal Moroccan immigrants in Ceuta
Shortly after, another immigrant reportedly appeared at the scene, snatching the food from the first man and following the elderly man. According to the complaint reported by his son, the suspect approached him from behind and used a strangulation hold known as "mataleón," apparently with the intention of robbing him.
The man ultimately managed to break free from the attack with the help of others and was able to continue on his way. However, as his son explained, the episode had significant consequences for his emotional state.
The family was particularly concerned about the security situation in Ceuta after the incident. The son explained that his parents temporarily left the city and moved to Málaga, where they would stay for a while due to the fear generated by what happened. He also noted that his father was emotionally affected and even recommended that he receive psychiatric care.
The alleged aggressor was arrested and subsequently placed at the disposal of the Justice system. The investigation will determine the exact circumstances of the attack and the corresponding responsibilities.
The case also arises at a particularly delicate moment for Ceuta, following the massive influx of illegal migrants recorded at the end of July. The city maintains a significant police and military presence while authorities attempt to resolve the situation of thousands of people who remain in Ceuta territory.
Illegal immigrants entering Ceuta
In parallel, in recent weeks, other complaints and arrests related to criminal acts in the city have been reported. However, each case must be investigated individually, and the determination of criminal responsibility corresponds to the courts.
The episode involving the elderly man has generated particular outrage due to the circumstances described by the family: the man had responded to a request for food by handing over a loaf of bread and was subsequently attacked by a Moroccan immigrant. The judicial investigation will ultimately determine how the events unfolded and what crime should be attributed to the detainee.
