Two Hispanic men, aged 17 and 65, were taken into custody by the Orihuela National Police Station following a disturbance rooted in a traffic dispute. The incident unfolded late at night when tensions spilled over into physicality and threats, prompting police intervention to ensure public safety and document the events for the record.
According to official statements, the 65‑year‑old arrived at the police station just after midnight with visible injuries. He reported that a confrontation had started when he and a younger man argued over a vehicle that had been parked in a way that obstructed his own car. He alleged that during the dispute, the younger man pushed him, and he responded with punches and a chair thrown at him, resulting in a head wound that required medical attention. The elder also indicated that the disagreement escalated beyond mere words, with claims of a threatened assault directed at him during the confrontation.
In parallel, the 17‑year‑old visited the precinct alleging that he had been attacked by an individual bearing an ax. He described the assailant as someone who used a chair during the encounter and whom the teen attempted to defend himself from. The young man reported a facial injury, specifically a scar on his forehead, and stated that his attacker fled the scene after the altercation. The violence described by the teenager added to the severity of the incident and prompted a careful review of all available evidence.
Both sides agreed that the parked car of the younger sister played a role in the friction. The elder claimed that the improper parking prevented him from maneuvering his own vehicle, while witnesses later observed behaviors that suggested the situation quickly soured into aggression. The injuries sustained by the 65‑year‑old, including the wound to the forehead, led to medical treatment and the subsequent custody of both individuals while the investigation continued. The case highlights how a seemingly ordinary traffic dispute can quickly escalate into a security concern that requires police response and formal charges.
Witness accounts and preliminary findings indicated that the weapon seen by some involved parties may have been a concealed ax, which was later reported to be hidden in proximity to the suspect’s residence. The timeline of events, corroborated by witnesses and the injured parties, was essential to building a factual sequence of what occurred and to determining appropriate charges. The authorities classified the actions as serious threat toward one person and injury toward another, resulting in their arrest and ongoing investigation to confirm all details and potential additional factors. This incident underscores the need for measured, lawful responses when emotions run high and tensions escalate during disputes, particularly when weapons or threats are alleged. For readers seeking context, similar scenarios can occur in any jurisdiction, and local police databases consistently emphasize the importance of documenting injuries, securing evidence, and pursuing due process in cases of alleged violence. [Citation: National Police of Orihuela]