On Monday night, a tragedy occurred in a residential building on the outskirts of Ceuta, leaving both neighbors and police officers deeply shaken. In an apartment on Alférez Provisional Street, the body of an infant just eight days old was found. The events unfolded rapidly: emergency services first received a distress call from residents concerned about loud screams and noises coming from a neighboring unit.
Several police patrols arrived at the scene. Inside the apartment, officers found the body of the newborn. At the same time, three adults—the baby’s parents and another close relative—were taken into custody. All are currently being held while the investigation continues. Forensic experts are working in the apartment, carefully examining the scene and collecting potential evidence to determine exactly what happened that night.
Judicial authorities also responded: the duty judge arrived at the scene in person and ordered the baby’s body to be transported for a forensic examination. There are no official details yet regarding the cause of death; specialists are expected to determine this after the autopsy. The investigation is ongoing, and it remains unclear what exactly led to the child’s death.
Local residents note that incidents have previously occurred in this apartment, though the authorities have yet to confirm this information. In any case, the incident has sparked widespread public reaction in the city, and many are awaiting clarification from the police and judicial authorities. New details are expected to emerge after all necessary examinations and the questioning of those detained are completed.
