Authorities in Valencia responded to a violent incident that unfolded on the terrace of a bar on Maestro Valls street, leaving a 47-year-old man seriously injured. The victim was found with a knife wound to the neck, and emergency medical teams urgently transported him to a local hospital for life saving treatment. Medical staff at Valencia Clinical Hospital reported that the man was in critical condition following the assault and required immediate surgical and critical care interventions to stabilize him. The incident has drawn swift attention from local security forces who are now coordinating a thorough response to the event and its aftermath.
In the wake of the attack a suspect fled the scene, and authorities from both the police and the National Police Homicide Unit have taken charge of the ongoing inquiry. Investigators are actively seeking to identify the individual involved, locate the suspect, and secure an arrest. Law enforcement officials indicated that the suspect’s name has begun to surface in preliminary inquiries, though the formal identification process and protective measures for witnesses remain ongoing as the case moves forward.
The altercation occurred around 14:30 in the afternoon, during a heated exchange between two people at the outdoor tables of the bar on Maestro Valls street. At some point during the confrontation, one participant drew a knife and delivered a stab wound to the other person in the neck. The exact sequence of events, including what provoked the confrontation and whether there was any prior dispute between the individuals, continues to be clarified by investigators as they review the circumstances surrounding the incident and the immediate vicinity for potential evidence.
When the incident occurred, both the National Police and the Valencia Local Police were dispatched to the scene. By the time officers arrived, the aggressor had already fled the area, complicating early efforts to intervene and detain the suspect. Officers secured the perimeter, assisted by forensic teams, and began collecting preliminary evidence that could include eyewitness accounts, surveillance footage, and trace materials found at the scene to reconstruct the sequence of events and determine the exact motive behind the attack.
Scientific police specialists conducted on-site examinations and collected samples to assist in identifying the assailant and to understand how the attack unfolded. In parallel, the Homicide Group of the National Police assumed responsibility for the investigation, coordinating with local authorities to ensure a comprehensive inquiry. As the investigation progresses, authorities are expected to release additional details about the suspect, potential witnesses, and any connected factors that could influence the direction of the case. The public safety response continues to emphasize restraint, thoroughness, and the protection of all individuals involved while authorities work toward a full accounting of the incident and the steps needed to prevent a recurrence of such violence on social drinking terraces in the city.