Elderly Street Sweeper in La Carlota Assaulted by Alleged Couple Over Harassment Claims

Couple Criticized For Harassing Elderly Street Sweeper in La Carlota

An elderly street sweeper in La Carlota City was reportedly assaulted by an alleged couple after a heated altercation.

Harassment is any kind of behavior that is unwanted, upsetting, or meant to intimidate someone. It can happen in many ways, such as through physical actions, verbal remarks, or non-verbal gestures.

Harassment can take place in different settings, like public spaces, workplaces, schools, or even online. Some examples include verbal harassment, like insults, threats, or inappropriate comments, and physical harassment, such as unwanted touching or any form of harm.

Senior Street Sweeper

On early Thursday morning (January 16, 2025), the elderly man had gone to purchase soft drinks from a small stall on Yungque Street, Barangay I (Poblacion), around 3:00 AM. During this time, a woman wearing a black shirt allegedly approached and harassed him.

Attempting to avoid further trouble, the senior citizen decided to walk away. However, the woman chased him, and a man wearing red, who was reportedly her boyfriend, intervened. The man grabbed the elderly worker by his shirt and threatened him with violence.

Despite efforts from nearby residents to diffuse the situation, the elderly man was still attacked by the woman, further worsening the incident.

Senior Street Sweeper

The senior citizen’s wife, who was with him at the time, became visibly distressed by the altercation. The couple, both working as street sweepers, had started their job early in the morning to avoid the heat of the day and crowded streets.

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It was reported that the woman involved appeared to be under the influence of alcohol during the incident.

Local authorities are urged to investigate and ensure accountability for those involved in such violent behavior, especially against hardworking community members like street sweepers.

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