A man was arrested by the Local Police of Malaga after an alleged stabbing in the Echeverría de Gamarra district of the city, where a wife and daughter were harmed during a disturbing domestic incident.
Authorities say the events unfolded around 22:30 on a Wednesday in a residence that was wrapped by a plainclothes unit from the Local Police Investigation and Protection Group. The officers, alerted by sounds inside the home, moved in to intervene and assess the situation.
The woman sustained serious injuries, and her 18-year-old daughter reportedly suffered arm wounds while attempting to mediate the confrontation between the suspect and the woman. The mother and daughter were present on the same floor as the couple, and others in the family who heard the commotion moved quickly to provide assistance.
Relatives who were in the building led responders to the scene and stayed nearby as the officers confronted the suspect, who was found on the ninth floor. He was subdued and taken into custody, while the woman was found bleeding and was transported to a health facility in serious condition. The teenager with light defensive wounds was treated at the scene.
Investigators continued the inquiry into the incident, with authorities noting concerns about gender-based violence as part of the broader context of the case. The case has drawn attention from observers of crime and public safety in the city, and authorities are pursuing a full understanding of the factors involved in this act of violence.