Police in Barcelona arrested a 14-year-old girl after she allegedly sent death threats to classmates through social media. Officers increased patrols around the school as anxiety spread among parents and students; the Juvenile Prosecutor's Office is handling the case.
Mossos d'Esquadra said they received the first warning on Sunday afternoon after parents reported a series of disturbing messages. The girl had posted direct threats against classmates, including a threat to stab "random people" during recess at the secondary school. She also threatened to jump from the roof after the attack. Screenshots from her account showed messages such as "All the fifth-grade students of 2023 are all dead little kids."
The school named in the girl's posts is in Barcelona, but police have not officially identified it. Reports by La Vanguardia and ElCaso point to Institut Escola Londres in the Eixample district. After the threats, the school disabled comments on its social media to prevent further harassment and protect students, several media outlets reported.
Police detained the girl and referred the case to the Juvenile Prosecutor. Officers then increased their presence around the school to prevent trouble and reassure worried families. El País and 20 Minutos also reported that patrols were stepped up to keep the peace at the school.
El Periódico reported that parents alerted police, a step it described as basic to preventing anything worse. The case has also prompted calls for adults to monitor the digital spaces where children communicate and for schools and families to work together when warning signs emerge. A previous investigation into public figures and family life in Spain offers further context on how Spanish families handle sensitive issues.
Digital threats can have immediate effects, particularly for children. In Barcelona, families and schools are being urged to spot warning signs early and act on them.
