A woman experienced severe abuse at the hands of her partner in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, near Barcelona. An anonymous report led authorities to intervene after being alerted to a case in which a girlfriend was confined, denied basic freedoms, and subjected to violence. She was held incommunicado, with limited access to her phone, and faced coercive control that escalated to physical harm. The man was promptly arrested and placed in custody as part of the ongoing investigation.
The victim endured both physical injuries and emotional distress. Police reports describe acts of violence that included spraying alcohol on her face and neck, subduing her with restraints, and using a lighter to cause burns. The offender also deprived her of autonomy and subjected her to verbal threats within the home, actions that constitute ill-treatment and coercive control in a domestic setting.
The authorities initiated precautionary measures against the suspect, who faced a court order related to violence against women. The case involves charges including illegal detention, threats, injuries, sexual abuse, and mistreatment within the family environment, with the investigation continuing in Esplugues de Llobregat (Barcelona).
The investigation came after an anonymous tip that a woman had been locked inside a residence, prevented from using her mobile phone without consent, and deprived of liberty, with threats directed at her and her family. Law enforcement officers undertook a coordinated operation to locate the victim and secure her safety as quickly as possible. They identified the suspect’s home and corroborated the information provided by informants.
A protective approach was employed by placing a monitoring device around the apartment, ensuring the victim could be safeguarded while authorities worked to secure her release. The woman left the habitual residence with the suspect on a specific date and was immediately brought into custody for protective assessment. This step followed standard procedures designed to assess risk and determine appropriate protections for the survivor.
Subsequently, the victim received medical attention to address injuries sustained during the abuse. The physical harm described includes burns from alcohol exposure and other trauma resulting from the assault. The suspect was unable to access the victim’s mobile phone at the time of arrest, complicating attempts to impede communication and further control her movements.
Among the details reported by authorities is the survivor’s lack of keys to the home and almost continual confinement to a single room. The victim reportedly needed permission to go out or to use the bathroom, highlighting a pattern of coercive control and restricted freedom that characterizes domestic violence cases of this nature.
Following medical care, the survivor was escorted to a Mossos d’Esquadra station in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat for formal police risk assessment and the ongoing process to obtain a protection order. The case continues under the jurisdiction of the appropriate authorities, with ongoing support and safeguarding measures to ensure the victim’s safety and well-being. The reporting and response reflect coordinated action by law enforcement and social services to address serious harms within home environments. The information is based on official statements from the police and rescue services, attributed to the case file and public safety communications.