Feb 14 • 16:22 UTC 🇪🇸 Spain El País

The Town Hall of Ripoll says that the local imam has been arrested for sexual assault on a minor

The Town Hall of Ripoll announced the arrest of the local imam for sexually assaulting a minor, expressing frustration at not receiving official information from the police.

The Town Hall of Ripoll, located in Girona, Spain, has disclosed that the local imam was arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a minor. This news was communicated via a statement, in which the municipality expressed its disappointment in not being informed officially by the Mossos d’Esquadra, the Catalan police authority. The arrest reportedly occurred last Thursday, and the Town Hall learned about it through unofficial channels.

A spokesperson from the Mossos d’Esquadra confirmed that they carried out an operation that led to the arrest of an individual for the alleged sexual assault of a minor. However, due to internal protocols concerning the dissemination of information relating to such sensitive crimes, the police are unable to provide further details regarding the arrested individual. This lack of information has raised concerns within the local government about communication protocols between law enforcement and municipal officials.

The incident has broader implications for the community, as it brings to light concerns related to public safety and accountability within local institutions. The Town Hall's expression of

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