The National Police have arrested a thirty-four-year-old football coach in Arrecife, Lanzarote, for suspected sexual offences against nine minors. The charges the coach faces include child pornography, sexual harassment, exhibitionism, and at least two allegations of sexual assault. It has emerged that he had been previously detained over claims of grooming a minor he trained.

Following the arrest, authorities conducted a search of his residence alongside the analysis of two mobile devices, discovering an additional eight victims, all of whom were under his care on the football team. The investigation indicates a repeated pattern of behaviour in which the coach built trust with the boys before seeking sexual content through social media and suggesting physical meetings.

Witnesses’ testimonies corroborate these findings, with two minors stating they experienced sexual assaults from the coach. In light of the evidence, a judge in Arrecife has ordered the coach’s imprisonment after his arrest on the tenth of April. The National Police continues to investigate the case, ensuring that all victims are provided with the necessary support.

This incident has raised serious concerns about the safeguarding of minors involved in sports and the importance of vigilance in youth coaching environments. The Police urge parents and guardians to remain attentive to their children’s activities and associations.