The case from the Arona Court No. 1 on Violence Against Women produced a decree that set a temporary imprisonment without bail for the accused. The man is suspected in the death of his ex-wife in Life in Adeje, a district of Tenerife. He faces charges related to the alleged murder and the mistreatment of the woman, along with involvement in the death and injuries suffered by her underage son. The information comes from the Canary Islands Supreme Court of Justice (TSJC).
The incident involved the murder of Hayat by her ex-husband inside her home in the Armeñime neighborhood of Adeje, occurring on a recent Sunday night. The man is accused of stabbing his ex-wife to death in front of their children, four in total, with two from a prior relationship. The shocking scene unfolded in the family dwelling and drew swift police attention as investigators worked to establish the sequence of events surrounding the fatal attack.
One child was also injured while attempting to shield his mother from the assault, underscoring the brutal nature of the crime and the danger faced by those who intervene to protect loved ones during violent episodes.
Hayat, who is of Moroccan heritage, died as efforts were made to seek help at the location. A neighbor restrained the alleged perpetrator until Local Police officers arrived and secured his arrest on the scene, initiating formal proceedings and subsequent custody arrangements under the jurisdiction of local authorities.