Spanish comedian targeted in an assault on stage [VIDEO]

In a shocking incident at a show in Madrid on Monday night, Spanish comedian Jaime Caravaca was attacked mid-performance by an enraged father who accused him of making inappropriate comments about his three-month-old son.

The assailant, identified as Alberto Pugilato, abruptly went up on stage during Caravaca's monologue and gave a brutal blow to the comedian's head. Pugilato was heard accusing Caravaca of making “pedophilic comments” about his son on social media, which led to the confrontation.

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The controversial comments stemmed from an exchange on social media, where Pugilato had posted a photo of himself and his young son, expressing pride and joy. Caravaca then responded with comments hinting at her son's future sexual orientation and derogatory statements about race.

He basically said something like… “Nothing can stop your son from growing up to be a gay black cock sucker.”
The police need to find that guy's hard drive ASAP. What a disgusting excuse for a human being. 🤢🤮 pic.twitter.com/vtBYPKZ1MA

— Pissed Chihuahua (@pissedchihuahua) June 3, 2024

During the live show, Pugilato confronted Caravaca, demanding that the comedian repeat the comments to his face. Despite attempts by those in attendance to intervene, the altercation escalated, with Pugilato calling Caravaca a “clown” before punching him again and leaving the stage.

After the incident, police went to the scene, but no arrests were made because Caravaca chose not to press charges against Pugilato.

The altercation has attracted a lot of attention, with the video circulating widely and sparking debate about freedom of expression and parental protection.

Pugilato, allegedly a member of a far-right music band and associated with extremist movements, has a history of promoting discriminatory messages on social media and through his music. Meanwhile, Caravaca is recognized for his left-wing stance, LGBT activism and provocative comedic style.

The assault has sparked a polarizing response, with some defending the comedian's right to free speech while others criticizing his controversial comments. Past incidents of Caravaca making inappropriate jokes and comments about children have also resurfaced, adding to the debate surrounding the incident.

The controversial nature of the assault draws parallels to previous high-profile confrontations, such as the 2022 Oscars incident in which Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock in response to a joke about Smith's wife.

The incident has sparked a widespread debate about issues of freedom of expression, parental protection and appropriate limits for public figures, opening up complex social debates and underscoring the need for civil discourse in public spaces.

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