A 34-year-old inmate was taken into custody on a Wednesday after a violent incident in Valencia’s Russafa district. The case concerns the death of a 29-year-old Algerian man who died following a stabbing during a confrontation that unfolded on July 28. The victim sustained a knife wound to the chest and passed away four days later in a hospital, despite urgent medical care. The arrest followed a lengthy police inquiry into the events surrounding the fight and the fatal wound, which ultimately led investigators to a suspect in the Valencia area.
What started as a routine investigation shifted into a murder inquiry as officers reviewed hospital records, surveillance footage, and testimonies from witnesses. The National Police intensified the probe, and officers identified a 34-year-old Spanish national as the person believed to have inflicted the fatal stab. The suspect was subsequently linked to prior behavior that drew the attention of law enforcement, raising questions about his actions during a past period of surveillance and recent interactions with other inmates.
The investigation unfolded with the Murder Desk group of the Provincial Police Brigade taking the lead. Their work included tracing the sequence of events from the location of the clash to the hospital where the victim was treated. investigators determined that the altercation escalated quickly, with one man stabbing another during the fight and leaving him gravely injured. The injured man was transported to a hospital in Valencia, where he died four days later after suffering a serious chest wound. The case drew attention to factors surrounding violence in public spaces and the risks associated with unsolved disputes that escalate into lethal outcomes.
Following a thorough evidence collection process, authorities confirmed the alleged perpetrator’s identity and discovered that he was serving a sentence in the Picasset Prison Centre. It was reported that during a period of leave from the prison, the suspect participated in a brawl in which he delivered the fatal blow to the victim’s heart. The exact circumstances surrounding the prison leave and the events of the night remain under official scrutiny as prosecutors review additional details and testimonies.
In line with standard procedures, the National Police proceeded to execute an arrest at the prison facility, detaining the man on suspicion of murder. Police records indicate that the detained individual remains in custody as the investigation continues. The case highlights the ongoing commitment of the authorities to resolve serious violent offenses and to pursue accountability for actions that result in the loss of life in the community. The investigation continues as prosecutors, investigators, and judicial authorities coordinate to determine the full sequence of events and establish appropriate legal charges based on the collected evidence.