A violent incident in Madrid’s Usera district resulted in a 62-year-old woman being arrested after a man suffered a severe neck injury during a confrontation outside a bar on Mezquita street. The Madrid National Police confirmed the event, speaking to Europa Press on Tuesday to relay the sequence of actions that followed a tense altercation in the late afternoon. The arrest and investigation are being treated as a suspected attempted murder, with authorities outlining the key facts as they continue to piece together the motive and circumstances surrounding the attack.
According to police reports, the confrontation occurred around 6:30 p.m. on a Sunday as bystanders watched closely. The altercation escalated quickly, and witnesses described a struggle during which the assailant reportedly produced a blade and inflicted a deep cut on the victim’s neck. Emergency medical teams from Samur-Civil Protection arrived at the scene, found the victim unconscious and bleeding, and rushed him to Hospital 12 de Octubre for urgent care. Hospital officials later reported that the patient was admitted in a non-life-threatening condition, though the injuries required immediate medical attention and ongoing monitoring. The response highlighted the rapid coordination between emergency responders and hospital staff to stabilize the victim and provide the necessary treatment.
As investigators worked to secure the scene and gather evidence, the assailant was identified by National Police officers with assistance from Municipal Police units. He was found hiding inside the same building where the bar is located, a detail that underscored the proximity of the incident to the business district and the potential for witnesses who could provide crucial testimonies. The suspect was subsequently detained and charged with attempted murder, with prosecutors later adding a theft-related element to the case. Police actions quickly transitioned from incident response to a focused arrest operation aimed at ensuring public safety and preventing any further harm in the surrounding area. Attribution: Madrid Police.
Investigators indicated that the exact reasons behind the attack remained unclear at the time of arrest, and officers were actively pursuing all lines of inquiry to determine whether the incident was linked to a personal dispute, an attempted robbery, or another underlying motive. In addition to collecting physical evidence, officers examined surveillance footage from the bar and nearby businesses, interviewed witnesses, and reviewed the victim’s and suspect’s recent activities. The seizure of the used razor blade at the scene is being treated as a key piece of evidence that could help establish the sequence of events and the intent behind the attack. Authorities emphasized that investigations are ongoing and that updates would be provided as new information becomes available, with all findings carefully evaluated to support the judicial process and public safety measures.