They arrested a goalkeeper from Platense for gender violence

the archer of Platense, Ignacio Arce was arrested for a complaint of gender violence. The soccer player is accused of having hit his girlfriend in the middle of an argument.

The argument between Arce, 31, and his girlfriend, 27, took place Tuesday at a house in the private Venice neighborhood. Police officers arrived there after the young woman was beaten by the player. According to the testimonies of the residents of the neighborhood the archer hit his girlfriend on a balcony and that is why those who saw the situation called 911.

The authorities verified that the complainant, who is a sports journalist, He had injuries to his right leg.. Immediately, the Gender UFI of Tigre, which is in charge of Prosecutor Pablo Menteguiaga, intervened.

In principle, Arce is accused of “Minor injuries aggravated by the bond and by the context of gender violence”for which he was investigated.

The official statement from Platense after the arrest of Arce

“The Board of Directors of Club Atlético Platense informs its corporate mass, supporters and the community in general that it has become aware of the legal complaint filed against the soccer player from our professional team Ignacio Mauricio Arce.

Through the Department of Legal Affairs and with the intervention of the Department of Gender and Diversity of the Institution The necessary elements of judgment are being collected to adopt the decisions that may correspond, being the case of the highest priority and concern for our institution.

Club Atlético Platense ratifies its permanent and publicly known commitment to fight against all situations of gender violence, and will act accordingly.

PA