National Police and Civil Guard officers stopped a 21-year-old woman with a prior police record, identifying her as the alleged attacker in a serious acid crime. The incident occurred when the suspect boarded a public service bus in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, then fled in the middle of the street after the driver and a passenger tried to block her path. The confrontation unfolded near Arnao Park in the city, and the bus eventually halted at a stop where the confrontation intensified. The assailant shouted insults as she fled, and the victim was doused with a corrosive liquid during the clash.
The attack happened on the date in question in early October when authorities received a report about a public bus being assaulted with acid near the Arnao de Telde park area. The dispatcher on duty notified police that a violent incident had occurred in the vicinity of this transportation hub, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement units.
Upon arrival, police teams rendered first aid to the victim at the scene and then arranged for medical transport. The injured person was taken to a local health center in Telde for initial treatment and subsequently transferred to the Insular University Hospital Complex, which serves the region and specializes in care for women and children, ensuring comprehensive medical attention for the affected individual.
During early interviews with the media, the public employee who was attacked identified the suspect as she attempted to gain entry to the vehicle near San Telmo park, in the capital of Gran Canaria. The incident occurred while the bus was stationary in the middle of the roadway, creating a hazardous moment for the other passengers and the driver who was trying to protect the group onboard.
Through careful description provided by the victim and corroborating testimonies from several transit users, investigators were able to locate and detain the woman with assistance from the Civil Guard at the San Mateo Principal Police Station. The rapid coordination between the National Police and the Civil Guard was instrumental in securing the scene and preventing further danger to nearby pedestrians and commuters.
Authorities have submitted the necessary case documentation to the competent judicial authority, initiating formal proceedings to determine accountability and to pursue any additional charges that may be warranted by the events described above. The case continues to be handled by the appropriate legal channels as investigations proceed and additional facts are gathered from witnesses and security footage.