- Those arrested are between 18 and 24 years old and are charged with crimes of injuries and rioting after last Sunday’s attack.
- Bianca suffers a broken jaw that requires surgery and has serious injuries near one eye.
- The City Council of La Bañeza and LGTBIQ+ groups condemn the “extreme violence” of an event that is already in the hands of the judge.
The judicial investigation into the attack suffered by the candidate for Miss Trans Spain has advanced with the first arrests for the attack on Bianca, Miss Trans Zamora. As reported by the Civil Guard this Friday, five women between 18 and 24 years old have been placed at the disposal of the Court of Instance of La Bañeza (León). The events date back to the early hours of last Sunday, when the young woman from Zamora was the victim of a group beating in a nightlife venue.
A medical report of “extreme violence”
The new details of Bianca’s health reveal the seriousness of what happened. In addition to the initial stitches, the victim has a jaw fracture that will require immediate surgery. From the organization of Miss Trans Spain they have denounced the “crudity of a reality” marked by hatred, highlighting that the arrests for the attack on Bianca, Miss Trans Zamora, are a necessary step to do justice in the face of an attack that almost caused her to lose vision in one eye.
The victim reported the events at the Benavente barracks, pointing out that the group of aggressors uttered constant transphobic insults. Although the five young women have already been brought to justice, it will be the judge in charge of the case who will determine whether the aggravating circumstance of a hate crime exists, as required by the Trans Spain Platform Federation in view of the “extreme violence” used.
Institutional response to violence
The mayor of La Bañeza, Javier Carrera, has “deeply” condemned what happened, stressing that the dignity of people must be above any violent act. After confirming the arrests for the attack on Bianca, Miss Trans Zamora, the Government Subdelegation has asked for caution while the judicial process continues. For its part, the LGTBIQ+ community has shown support for Bianca, who continues her physical and emotional recovery after the traumatic event.
