In Alicante, a court proceeding related to a protection order was scheduled at the request of a party involved for this Friday. The case concerns the arrest of a 42-year-old man the previous Tuesday on suspicion of stabbing a 68-year-old man in the Urbanova district. Police reports indicate the accused confessed to the act in court, yet claimed he was suffering from a fever and had believed someone else was in danger at the time, prompting him to seize a passerby with the intent to cause serious harm, according to sources close to the investigation.
The suspect remains hospitalized at Alicante General Hospital, where he has already undergone multiple surgeries. Before being taken to the hospital, officers who responded to the scene reportedly demanded money from the victim, against which the suspect reacted with threats, stating the intent to kill if payment was not provided. This account is based on statements gathered by law enforcement and confirmed by sources close to the investigation.
forensic examination
The detainee is scheduled for evaluation by a forensic specialist on the coming Friday. It is unclear whether he will be admitted to Fontcalent Psychiatric Hospital or transferred to an Integration centre for further assessment. He has been charged with attempted murder.
The incident occurred around 8:00 p.m. last Tuesday. The victim was transported to a medical facility in serious condition after losing a significant amount of blood from injuries around the collarbone region.
Rapid police response and citizen security patrols facilitated the swift arrest of the stabbing suspect and the recovery of the knife involved. The ongoing investigation and procedural review are being conducted by the Violent Crime Group of the Alicante Judicial Police, who are coordinating the case with the relevant investigative authorities.