A 19-year-old man detained since October 17 in the Alicante region, specifically El Moralet, remains at the center of a high‑profile case. He was held after an incident in which a Civil Guard was struck, suffered serious injuries, and required intensive care. Yesterday, the court granted conditional release without a bail bond, based on the defense request filed by José Luis Sánchez Calvo, who now represents the person under investigation.
Following the arrest, Sánchez Calvo urged the court to release the assailant, noting the positive progress of the injured officer, who has since left hospital and is recuperating at home under medical supervision. The Instruction Court No. 8 of Alicante approved the conditional release last Thursday, aligning with the prosecutor’s office and mandating regular appearances every fifteen days. The young man was stripped of his passport and forbidden to leave the country without explicit court permission.
The advocate for the released driver is José Luis Sánchez Calvo. MATÍAS SEGARRA
The subject of the investigation faces charges of assault and injuries against law enforcement officers. He allegedly fled after approaching the vehicle as a Civil Guard officer attempted to identify him in El Moralet, dragging the officer several meters. In court, he claimed he did not realize the person approaching was a civilian security officer and said he acted out of fear. He testified that he was smoking inside his car when the officer approached, became scared, and drove away with the belief that he might be robbed because he did not recognize the officer.
The judge noted in the driver’s evacuation order that one of the Civil Guard members involved acknowledged the possibility that the accused might simply be frightened and not fully comprehend that officers were performing their duties. The court stated that the officer approached the vehicle from the side, suggesting there may not have been clear intent to harm the agent, though the matter remains under investigation.
Thus, the court concluded that the factors that initially led to the imprisonment had shifted. The prosecutor supported the defense’s request for freedom, considering the health condition of the injured civilian security officer and the severity of the injuries. Although the medical examiner had yet to formally confirm prognosis, the ruling stated there was no longer a life threat.
Theft Prevention
Civil guards stationed in the San Vicente del Raspeig Investigation Area were part of a campaign against house robberies in the El Moralet district. An officer sustained injuries while helping to identify a suspect inside a vehicle stopped on a dimly lit street. The officer was struck and dragged, leading to admission to the intensive care unit. His condition subsequently improved.
A local neighbor in El Moralet reported the suspicious vehicle, prompting patrols to be deployed to the area. The driver fled after striking the officer but was later stopped by the injured officer’s colleagues.
Notes from the court and statements from law enforcement indicate that the incident prompted renewed attention to street safety and the protection of officers while performing identity checks. The case continues to unfold as investigators gather testimonies and evaluate the sequence of events surrounding the confrontation in El Moralet.
[Photo credit: Matías Segarra]