The Prosecutor's Office of Valparaíso confirmed today that an investigation has been launched into the physical assault suffered by Congressman Javier Olivares (PDG) early Sunday morning while he was attending a private event in the municipality of Olmué.
This was reported by Daniela Quevedo, the regional prosecutor on duty for preliminary investigations, who provided details about the attack on the congressman.
The prosecutor stated that the complaint regarding the incident was filed with the Public Prosecutor's Office at 0:55 on Sunday, for minor injuries, which occurred during the celebration of the anniversary of the amateur sports club Montevideo.
Regarding the incident, Congressman Olivares stated that "while he was dancing, accompanied by his lawyer and one of his advisors, he was attacked by an unknown individual who punched him in the face."
Prosecutor Quevedo added that after the attack, the congressman's companions took him outside the sports facility, "where he was again approached by the same unknown individual, who was accompanied by another person. They pushed the victim, causing him to fall to the ground, and then began to attack him again. His advisor intervened, and he too was physically assaulted."
According to the authorities, both victims sustained minor injuries, and the Prosecutor's Office ordered that they be taken to a hospital to have their injuries examined and documented.
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The Public Ministry reported that a complaint regarding the incident was filed with the Valparaíso Instruction and Flagrancy Prosecutor's Office at 0:55 on Sunday, for minor injuries. Reported by Javier Olivares in "Sin Filtros."
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The Valparaíso Prosecutor's Office confirmed today that an investigation has been launched into the physical assault suffered by Congressman Javier Olivares (PDG) early Sunday morning while he was attending a private event in the municipality of Olmué. This was reported by the regional prosecutor on duty for Instruction and Flagrancy, Daniela Quevedo, who provided details about the attack on the congressman.
The prosecutor stated that the complaint regarding the incident was filed with the Public Ministry at 0:55 on Sunday, for minor injuries, which occurred during the celebration of the anniversary of the amateur sports club Montevideo. According to the report, Congressman Olivares stated that "while he was dancing, accompanied by his lawyer and one of his advisors, he was attacked by an unknown individual who punched him in the face."
Prosecutor Quevedo added that after the attack, the congressman's companions took him outside the sports facility, "where he was again approached by this unknown individual, who was also accompanied by another person. They pushed the victim, causing him to fall to the ground, and then began to attack him again. His advisor intervened, and he was also physically assaulted."
Due to the incident, the authorities stated that both victims sustained minor injuries, and the Prosecutor's Office ordered that both be taken to a hospital to have their injuries examined and to provide statements, along with any potential witnesses, in order to identify the attackers.
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