In the early hours of the morning, an incident unfolded on a Sagunto street that would lead to the arrest of a 24-year-old man of Colombian descent. He is accused of domestic mistreatment within a longtime relationship and of attacking a law enforcement officer who intervened to stop the aggression. The events began when neighbours heard a fierce confrontation on a public road and alerted authorities after observing a disturbance near a residence.
The report says that around 4:30 a.m. a police officer on duty, who had been resting at home when the commotion started, opened a window and saw a man forcefully strike a woman to the ground. The first instinct was to protect the victim and separate the two parties, but the scene quickly escalated as the aggressor pressed his hostile behavior and continued to assault the officer who stepped into the street to de-escalate the situation.
According to the officer, he identified himself as a member of the police while moving to shield the injured woman and to create space between the pair. The aggressor responded with renewed violence, throwing several blows at the officer and slapping him across the face. A passerby who witnessed the altercation offered assistance, stepping between the assailant and the officer to create a moment of safety and to buy time for reinforcements to be summoned through the emergency line.
Minutes later, two patrol units arrived at the scene. They found the suspect engaged in a struggle with the off duty officer. The arriving officers immediately intervened to stabilize the situation, ensuring the safety of both the public and those involved. The suspect persisted with a violent demeanor, directing insults and threats toward the officers as they tried to gain control of the scene and restrain him.
Through statements from witnesses and preliminary observations, authorities learned that the woman and the now-detained man had been in a lengthy relationship. It was noted that the violence had occurred after he had been drinking. With the background of domestic violence and the violent act against a police officer, the individual was taken into custody on charges of domestic abuse and assault on a law enforcement official. The incident highlighted the dangers faced by officers who respond to domestic disturbance calls and the need for steadfast support from onlookers who assist in creating opportunities for safe intervention.
The officer who was attacked sustained injuries to the face, elbows, knees, and arms. He received medical attention at a local health facility following the confrontation. After being detained, the suspect was placed under arrest and held on police records, with his case proceeding to the judicial system for formal processing. The community response emphasized the importance of quick reporting, clear identification of threats, and coordinated police action to protect victims and preserve public safety. The investigation continues as authorities gather further details and verify the sequence of events that led to the confrontation and the subsequent arrest.