Overview

• A 10-year-old boy at CEIP As Mercedes in Ourense was preventively expelled after a 5-year-old girl alleged sexual abuse in the school bathroom.
• The incident occurred outside school hours, during a period managed by the parents' association and without direct adult supervision.
• The Fiscalía de Menores opened and later archived a criminal investigation due to Spain's legal age of criminal responsibility being 14.
• The Fiscalía de Ourense has initiated a protection proceeding to assess potential educational, therapeutic, or social interventions for the boy.
• Authorities emphasize the importance of safeguarding both minors' well-being while respecting their privacy and developmental needs.