Prisoned for sexually assaulting a 91-year-old woman in Alt Empordà

A 51-year-old man has been remanded in custody for sexually assaulting a 91-year-old woman in Garriguella, in the Alt Empordà region. The Figueres duty court made the decision after the Mossos d'Esquadra (Catalan police) arrested him on November 5th, accused of raping an elderly woman. The incident occurred on November 2nd. The arrested man and the victim are residents of this small village of fewer than a thousand inhabitants, where everyone knows each other. The victim's family filed a rape complaint. According to sources consulted by ARA, the assault involved penetration, although the victim did not suffer injuries. The man has a criminal record, but none related to sexual offenses. Gaining the victim's trust is a prime example of his modus operandi.

Sources indicate that the man gained the victim's trust before forcing himself on her in her home. The Mossos d'Esquadra (Catalan police) quickly identified the suspect, who was arrested early Wednesday morning. He appeared before a judge on Friday. The judge heard statements from the suspect, the victim, and several witnesses. She ultimately ordered him held in pretrial detention without bail. The case is open for a charge of sexual assault.