Binatilyo sa Iloilo, ginulpi sa gitna ng kalsada; pinagsususpetsahan ng mga pulis na motibo, breakup

- A 17-year-old male teenager was brutally assaulted by a group of individuals in the middle of a street in Santa Barbara, Iloilo, with the incident captured on video

- Authorities are investigating whether the assault was connected to the victim's recent breakup with his girlfriend, as initial information suggests the assailants were a group linked to females

- Despite being with another individual, the attackers specifically targeted the 17-year-old victim, who sustained injuries from the daylight assault

- Police are actively working to identify and apprehend the individuals responsible for the violence, relying on video footage as crucial evidence

A disturbing incident of violence unfolded in Santa Barbara, Iloilo, where a 17-year-old male teenager was brutally assaulted by a group of individuals in the middle of a street.

The assault, captured on video, has led police to investigate a potential connection to the victim's recent romantic breakup.

The daylight attack occurred on Monday afternoon, June 2, 2025, in Santa Barbara.

Surveillance footage, which has since circulated, shows several individuals repeatedly striking the teenager.

The assault only ceased when passersby intervened, causing the assailants to scatter and flee the scene.

Initial investigations by the Santa Barbara Police Station are underway to determine the motive behind the violent act.

Police Captain Raphy Seneres, chief of the Santa Barbara Police, confirmed that the victim had been with another individual at the time of the incident, but the group of attackers specifically targeted only him.

“Ang nakuha nating information na parang grupo ng babae ang grupo na nanuntok sa minor [na biktima],” Captain Seneres stated, indicating that preliminary information suggests the assailants were a group linked to females.

This detail has led investigators to consider the possibility that the mauling was directly related to the victim’s recent separation from his girlfriend.

The police are exploring whether the attack was a random act of violence or a retaliatory act in connection with the breakup.

The victim sustained injuries from the assault, though the full extent of his physical condition has not been publicly disclosed.

His mother has respectfully requested privacy and has refrained from providing further statements to the media at this time, focusing on her son’s well-being.

Law enforcement officials are now actively working to identify and apprehend the individuals responsible for the assault.

The video footage is expected to be a crucial piece of evidence in pinpointing the assailants and establishing their identities.

Cases of interpersonal violence, particularly among younger individuals, can often be complex, involving underlying emotional or social factors.

The incident in Santa Barbara serves as a stark reminder of the importance of addressing conflict peacefully and discouraging acts of vigilantism or retaliatory violence.

Authorities continue to urge the public to report any information that could assist in the investigation, ensuring that justice is served for the young victim and that perpetrators are held accountable under the law.

The community awaits further developments as the police work to uncover the complete narrative behind this disturbing assault.

News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh