Overview

• Víctor Sáez Hurtado was subjected to homophobic slurs and physical violence at Kebab 24 horas de La Merced during Murcia's Bando de la Huerta festival on April 23, 2025.
• The councilor sustained injuries including a swollen hand, a sprained foot, and head contusions, requiring hospital treatment after being attended to by ambulance personnel.
• Restaurant staff allegedly refused to provide the legally required complaint form, escalating tensions before the physical altercation occurred.
• The Policía Nacional has launched an investigation, taking statements from Sáez Hurtado and restaurant staff, while the establishment remains operational.
• Political leaders, including PSRM Secretary General Francisco Lucas Ayala, have condemned the attack, calling for stronger action against anti-LGBTQ+ violence.