Incident Involving a Foreign Tourist in Casablanca

A shocking incident has emerged from Casablanca, Morocco, where a foreign tourist found himself under attack from a group of children who hurled stones at him. This alarming event was documented on video by the tourist, sparking immediate attention from local authorities. In response to the situation, the police have arrested six minors involved in this distressing episode.

Details of the Attack and Official Response

During the past week, the tourist shared footage that vividly captured the moment he was chased and assaulted with stones by a group of young children in downtown Casablanca. After escaping the assault, the tourist expressed his concerns regarding the dangerous behavior exhibited by the children. He articulated that while he does not hold the children accountable for their actions, he believes it is the responsibility of their parents to educate and supervise them properly. "I was attacked with stones by Moroccan children. I do not blame these children, as they know nothing. But their parents... it is their responsibility to teach their children not to harm people in the streets," he stated.

Following the viral video’s circulation on social media, Casablanca’s police department took the matter seriously, launching an investigation led by the judicial police. This investigation led to the identification and subsequent arrest of six minors, during which five aggressive dogs were also seized from them.

The seized dogs have been handed over to veterinary services for care, while the minors are currently undergoing judicial scrutiny, supervised by the relevant public prosecutor's office. This incident is not an isolated case; many Moroccan internet users have shared similar experiences of being attacked with stones by children in various regions across the country, raising concerns about the potential safety threats posed by such behaviors.

As the frequency of these incidents increases, there is growing apprehension that what may appear to be innocent play could escalate into a more serious phenomenon that jeopardizes the safety of pedestrians and road users.

As reported by visa-algerie.com.