Group of Girls in Borås Suspected of Assault and Humiliation of Victims
In Borås, a group of girls is under investigation for assaulting peers through forced humiliation and violent acts.
Key Points
- • A group of girls is suspected of physically assaulting and humiliating other girls in Borås.
- • Three girls under 18 have been identified as suspects; additional participants may be involved.
- • Victims reported incidents involving coercion and recording of abuse shared on social media.
- • Police are investigating whether these incidents are part of a larger trend influenced by social media.
Authorities in Borås, Sweden, are investigating a disturbing series of assaults carried out by a group of girls on other girls, which involved forced humiliation and degrading acts. The incidents, reported over a span of four days, saw the victims compelled to kiss the feet of their assailants and subjected to recording of their abuse, which was subsequently shared online on social media platforms like Snapchat and TikTok.
Police spokesperson Tamara Fuentes confirmed that three girls, all under 18, have been identified as suspects in these brutal assaults that have shocked the local community. The police have so far received ten reports involving eleven girls as victims, which include two minors below the age of 15, who have reported offenses ranging from aggravated assault to coercion and harassment. A witness, Helena Alcenius, who intervened during one of the incidents, described how she saw a girl being dragged to the ground and physically attacked, prompting her to call for police assistance.
Officials are concerned about the pattern of such violence and humiliation, as the filming of the assaults seems to be a prevalent feature in the reports. Fuentes emphasized the importance of discouraging the sharing of such videos, particularly among young audiences, urging anyone who encounters these recordings to refrain from disseminating them further.
While the suspects are not residents of Borås but hail from a nearby area, the motivation behind their attacks raises questions. Authorities are currently assessing whether these incidents are isolated or indicative of a larger trend influenced by social media, with investigations ongoing to gather additional evidence before making formal charges against the suspects. The local police remain committed to supporting the victims throughout this distressing ordeal and are actively working to address community concerns regarding youth violence.