Alcoy Town Hall declares two days of mourning after alleged gender-based violence case
The Alcoy Town Hall has announced two days of official mourning following the alleged murder of a young woman by her partner. The information, confirmed to this newspaper by the city mayor, Toni Frances, states that the victim was 27 years old. Early reports described a case of sexist violence, with authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the death. The suspected assailant, a 29-year-old man identified as GVM, was found with neck wounds after allegedly jumping from a balcony. He survived but remains in critical condition in hospital. The location of the incident is near the upper floor of the building’s veranda in Alcoy.
Police are investigating a suspected act of gender-based violence that ended a 27-year-old woman’s life in Alcoy. The city council condemned the attack on all forms of sexism and extended condolences to the victim’s family and friends. A social media post accompanying the statement emphasized the community’s stance against violence toward women. The post came from the Alcoy City Council account on social media and reflected the ongoing concern surrounding gender-based violence in the area.
• The Metropolitan Municipality organized a peaceful gathering in rejection of the events in front of City Hall, located in Plaza de España, scheduled for Monday at 7:00 p.m. Local authorities reported that authorization from the Government Sub-Delegation was being sought to formalize the event. The Consistory issued a statement via social networks denouncing all acts of sexist aggression and offering support to the victim’s family and friends.
Illustration shows Calle Ferran el Catòlic in Alcoy, the vicinity of the incident. The area around this street is near Zona Norte Park and the Virgen de los Lirios Hospital. Neighbors had alerted police to suspected sexist aggression at a residence on the building’s fifth floor. When officers arrived, they found the woman deceased and the man on the courtyard floor after reportedly leaping from an interior balcony. The alleged perpetrator remained hospitalized in critical condition under guard.
According to news agency Efe and investigative sources, there were no prior complaints recorded in Viogén, the comprehensive monitoring system for gender-based violence. Neighbors had reportedly contacted the police on several occasions to report loud disputes from the residence. The couple had lived in the apartment since around last Christmas, according to current accounts from residents and police communications.
In a public statement, Ximo Puig, president of the Generalitat, condemned the Alcoy murder as brutal, inhumane, and criminal. Puig urged society to move beyond moments of silence and to show maximum rejection of all forms of machismo. He stressed that the victim was 27 years old and extended condolences to her family and friends. The public remarks were widely shared across regional media and social networks as a signal of collective sorrow and resolve to combat gender-based violence.
Residents and local officials alike expressed a shared commitment to support systems for victims and to strengthen measures that prevent violence against women. The incident has prompted renewed attention to the responsibilities of authorities, communities, and families in recognizing risks and seeking help when tensions escalate. City leaders emphasized ongoing investigations and the need for clear, coordinated responses from multiple agencies to ensure accountability and safety for residents. Community groups and neighbors called for continued dialogue, improved reporting mechanisms, and resources for survivors of gender-based violence. The case has sparked discussions about the effectiveness of current policies and the role of public spaces in fostering safety and trust among residents. The broader message from authorities underlined the importance of standing in solidarity with victims while pursuing justice for those affected by such traumatic events.