During this Friday's operation to seize horses found loose on public roads, in violation of Ordinance 38,350, the Head of the Municipal Veterinary Department, Dr. Julio Gesualdi, was assaulted.
The incident occurred during the intervention in the vicinity of Yuquerí Boulevard and Presidente Illia Avenue, where the aforementioned official was working alongside police personnel from the Eighth Precinct.
Two horses were seized at the scene, and while waiting for the trailer for transport, a group of people began to approach, some claiming to be the owners of the animals, while simultaneously shouting insults. Without warning and taking advantage of the situation, an individual struck Dr. Gesualdi in the face, took the horse, and fled.
Immediately thereafter, police personnel intervened, the aggressor was detained and transferred to the Concordia Police Headquarters. The Head of the Veterinary Department filed a formal complaint and was examined by the security force's physician, who confirmed the injuries received.
“From the municipal administration, first and foremost, we express our solidarity with Dr. Gesualdi and strongly condemn any act of violence. Ordinances exist to be complied with, and that is what we are ensuring. The community can rest assured knowing that no circumstance will make us back down in the face of regrettable situations like the one experienced this Friday,” stated the Secretary of Health, Dr. Diego Sauré.
The incident occurred during the intervention in the vicinity of Yuquerí Boulevard and Presidente Illia Avenue, where the aforementioned official was working alongside police personnel from the Eighth Precinct.
Two horses were seized at the scene, and while waiting for the trailer for transport, a group of people began to approach, some claiming to be the owners of the animals, while simultaneously shouting insults. Without warning and taking advantage of the situation, an individual struck Dr. Gesualdi in the face, took the horse, and fled.
Immediately thereafter, police personnel intervened, the aggressor was detained and transferred to the Concordia Police Headquarters. The Head of the Veterinary Department filed a formal complaint and was examined by the security force's physician, who confirmed the injuries received.
“From the municipal administration, first and foremost, we express our solidarity with Dr. Gesualdi and strongly condemn any act of violence. Ordinances exist to be complied with, and that is what we are ensuring. The community can rest assured knowing that no circumstance will make us back down in the face of regrettable situations like the one experienced this Friday,” stated the Secretary of Health, Dr. Diego Sauré.