An incident unfolded in the early hours at a pub entrance near Plaza 3 in Murcia. A 27-year-old man became involved in a violent confrontation, allegedly assaulting another young man after spotting him with his former partner. Authorities were alerted as the situation escalated, drawing a rapid response from local police. The suspect reportedly shouted that he acted in his rights and claimed to be unarmed when challenged by officers.
The sequence began shortly after 2:30 a.m. when a Local Police patrol observed a tense scene outside the venue. They saw the suspect engaging in a severe confrontation with another individual, and it quickly turned into an assault that left the victim injured. Responding officers intervened to stop the attack, but the assailant continued to brandish a knife and did not immediately drop the weapon. The officers called for reinforcements and moved to secure the area, maintaining a defensive stance as they aimed to minimize risk to bystanders.
As the situation intensified, the officers issued a command to surrender the knife. The phrase “Throw the knife” was echoed as they followed standard procedure to de-escalate and protect the public from an immediate threat to life. After the suspect finally discarded the knife, he was taken for medical evaluation due to injuries he had sustained during the struggle. He had cut his own hand during the stabbing, and first aid was administered before he was transported to a health facility for further care. The National Police were notified to conduct the formal investigation into the incident. Earlier statements from the suspect appeared to attempt to describe his actions as lawful, at times naming a witness and repeating that he was acting within his rights [Attribution: Local Police Murcia].
The attack left a second individual, a 37-year-old resident of Istanbul, severely injured. He was initially treated at the scene before being moved to a hospital, where doctors reported the patient required emergency surgery for two stab wounds, one to the back and another to the abdomen. Medical officials indicated the patient was admitted for observation and continued testing, with further updates pending as the case progressed [Attribution: Murcia Health Department].
Witnesses at the Plaza 3 doorway later described how the surrounding crowd did not uniformly witness the assault, and some bystanders reported not having seen the events unfold. In contrast, others recalled seeing the confrontation unfold and the subsequent attempt to subdue the suspect before he was restrained and placed under control by security personnel and police officers working together to prevent further harm [Attribution: Local Police Murcia].
Authorities noted that Francisco RM is prohibited from possessing a firearm by court order, a restriction issued by the Murcia No. 2 Violence Against Women Court in response to an instance of domestic violence. This legal status underscores the seriousness of the incident and the ongoing legal framework meant to address firearm prohibitions and personal safety concerns in the region [Attribution: Murcia Court Records].
The suspect was transferred to the Carmen District Police Station for processing and is expected to be brought before the Murcia Police Court within 72 hours. The case continues to develop as investigators gather evidence and review witness statements to determine the exact sequence of events and the appropriate charges to file. The incident underscores the importance of rapid police intervention in public safety scenarios and the meticulous process used to balance arrest procedures with the need to protect victims and bystanders [Attribution: Local Police Murcia].