Alcalá de Henares incident involving a minor arrestee and a student
Officials from the National Police detained a person under 15 after a stabbing during a physical education class at a Madrid-area institute where both individuals studied. The incident occurred in Alcalá de Henares, on Moreras Street, as morning classes began at IES Alonso Quijano.
Police reported that the attack happened around a quarter to nine, shortly after the school day started. In a tense moment during physical education, a 10-centimeter kitchen knife was used to stab the victim in the back. The two youths were present in a classroom setting when the violence unfolded, and no immediate verbal exchange preceded the act.
Sources familiar with the investigation noted that the alleged attacker said the stabbing occurred because the victim had teased him and slapped him several times in the days leading up to the incident. The motive, as stated by the suspect, centers on a response to ongoing mockery and aggression from the victim.
The arrested minor was taken to the Family and Women’s Care Unit (UFAM) offices in Alcalá for processing. Emergency services from Madrid Region’s 112 system reported that Summa 112 medical teams cared for the student at the scene and then transported him to the Príncipe de Asturias University Hospital in Alcalá for further evaluation and treatment.
Hospital officials confirmed that the injured student remained conscious and able to walk without major difficulty following initial medical attention. The development has prompted authorities to review safety protocols within the school environment and to assess any continuing risk to students and staff.
Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the incident, including how the weapon was accessed and whether supervision measures during physical education classes were sufficient. Inquiries also focus on prior interactions between the two students and any early warning signs that may have been overlooked by school staff or classmates. Official updates are expected as the inquiry progresses and more details become available. (Source: EFE)
Education officials and local authorities have underscored the importance of maintaining a secure school environment, ensuring fast emergency responses, and providing appropriate support services for students affected by violent events. Community leaders are calling for clear communication with families and ongoing monitoring to prevent similar incidents in the future. (Source: EFE)
The case remains under police review, with the minor placed in a protective setting while the investigation continues. Authorities emphasize that legal proceedings will follow in accordance with national rules governing minors and criminal acts, ensuring due process and safeguarding the rights of all involved parties. (Source: EFE)