Overview

• The alleged assault took place in a seaside nightclub in La Barceloneta during the early hours of Friday, May 30.
• Witnesses reported that the victim, a woman of foreign nationality, showed signs of significant blood loss after the attack.
• Two suspects, also described as foreign nationals, were captured on nearby CCTV leaving the venue shortly after the incident.
• Mossos d’Esquadra have opened a formal investigation but have yet to make any arrests as of May 31.
• The case has intensified concerns over safety in Barcelona’s nightlife districts following similar recent assaults in other Spanish cities.