Overview

• Mossos d’Esquadra detained Sergi Pelegrí in the early hours of July 12 on suspicion of assaulting his ex-partner and biting an officer during his arrest.
• He was transferred to the Les Borges Blanques station and is held pending an initial judicial appearance.
• Esquerra Republicana immediately suspended his membership and has demanded his resignation from all public offices.
• Pelegrí is serving his second term as mayor with an absolute majority since 2023 and also sits on the Les Garrigues regional council.
• Investigations into the alleged domestic violence and attack on a police agent are ongoing as he awaits formal charges.