Alicante homicide investigation: LGTBIQ+ group alleges homophobic attack

Alicante homophobic attack allegation homicide investigation LGTBIQ+ rights San Juan Beach

An investigation is underway following the death of a 27-year-old man at San Juan Beach in Alicante on August 14. The LGTBIQ+ association 'Alicante Entiende' has alleged that the killing was a homophobic attack, claiming the victim was targeted after attempting to interact with another man.

According to sources close to the case, a 22-year-old suspect allegedly kicked the victim in the head, causing him to strike his head against tracks. While the association is demanding that hate crime motivations be fully investigated, police reports indicate that no evidence of a hate crime has been found so far, and no hate crime charges have been filed.

The suspect was recently brought before a judge and released under precautionary measures, which include the surrender of his passport, a prohibition from leaving the country, and the requirement to appear periodically before the court. He remains under investigation for the crime of homicide.

Entities

Alicante Entiende · Playa de San Juan · Tribunal Superior de Justicia

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 4 SOURCES] The LGTBIQ+ association 'Alicante Entiende' claims the killing was a homophobic attack following the victim's attempt to interact with another man. www.diariodemallorca.es · www.informacion.es · www.elcorreoweb.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The suspect allegedly kicked the 27-year-old victim in the head, causing him to strike his head against tracks. www.diariodemallorca.es · www.informacion.es · www.elcorreoweb.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Police investigations have not yet found evidence of a hate crime or homophobic motivation. www.diariodemallorca.es · www.elcorreoweb.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com
[● 4 SOURCES] A 22-year-old suspect was released with precautionary measures, including the surrender of his passport and a ban on leaving the country. www.diariodemallorca.es · www.informacion.es · www.elcorreoweb.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The suspect is being investigated for the crime of homicide. www.diariodemallorca.es · www.elcorreoweb.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com

Sources

INVESTIGACIÓN | 'Alicante Entiende' asegura que el 'joven asesinado en la playa San Juan' fue agredido por 'ser gay' [www.diariodemallorca.es]

5 days ago

'Alicante Entiende' pide justicia y asegura que el 'joven asesinado en la playa San Juan' fue agredido por 'ser gay' [www.informacion.es]

6 days ago

INVESTIGACIÓN | 'Alicante Entiende' asegura que el 'joven asesinado en la playa San Juan' fue agredido por 'ser gay' [www.elcorreoweb.es]

5 days ago

INVESTIGACIÓN | 'Alicante Entiende' asegura que el 'joven asesinado en la playa San Juan' fue agredido por 'ser gay' [www.elperiodicoextremadura.com]

5 days ago