A case in Alicante centers on a man accused of assaulting a police officer with an axe during a confrontation at a local gas station. The Alicante Prosecutor’s Office is requesting a prison term of three years and four months. The information, as reported by the newspaper, states the incident occurred last week when the suspect confronted a police officer who was responding to a disturbance fueled by an argument at the station. The defendant faces charges that carry potential penalties for assault and injuries attributed to a representative of the authorities. The upcoming oral hearing is scheduled next week in a criminal court in Alicante, and the matter is being handled as a speedy trial.
The case has sparked discussion about how it should proceed. The Spanish Confederation of Police has expressed concerns on behalf of the officer who was injured, noting that the case remains unsettled during the instruction phase. The union’s lawyer, Carlos Frigola, argues that the crime could amount to attempted murder and suggests the Provincial Court should be the body that opens the case. He also notes that the officer may still be recovering from a sprain sustained while fleeing the suspect and that the full extent of the injuries has yet to be assessed. The decision on whether to advance the allegations or to move forward with the proceedings rests with Alicante Criminal Court number two.
According to the indictment shared by the newspaper, the incident unfolded at a gas station on Avenida at approximately 8 p.m. on April 3. The gas station attendant reported the theft after confirming that the suspect was armed with an axe, prompting the arrival of law enforcement.
National Police units arrived at the scene promptly and located the suspect in a laundry area. The indictment notes that the suspect threatened the officers with the axe in hand and shouted insults, claiming that he would kill someone and that they should shoot him as well. He declared his intent to attack the officers and vowed to injure them. During the confrontation, he hurled the axe toward an officer, who managed to dodge the weapon. The exchange culminated in the suspect’s arrest as he resisted the officers once the weapon flew past his reach. The proceedings seek to determine liability while considering the defendant’s actions and the impact on the officers involved and the surrounding witnesses. The court will review the evidence and determine whether the charges should be upheld and how the case should proceed in the context of a speedy trial policy.