A national police officer from Valladolid named David V. is 35 years old and lives in Aldeamayor de San Martín. He was stabbed in the neck during an incident that authorities say involved alleged gender-based violence at a residence on Azalea street in Valladolid’s Las Flores district. This information emerged from investigative sources cited by Europa Press while reporting on the event.
The event unfolded around 1:00 am on a Saturday when a National Police patrol arrived at the street to respond to the reported gender-based violence case. Local officers moved quickly to secure the scene and assess everyone’s safety after the initial call came in to emergency services. According to the same sources, the man who has a prior criminal record turned violent and attacked the officer, stabbing him in the neck as the officer stood by near the residence. The officer was restrained and treated on site before being transported to hospital in stable condition, though his injuries were serious and required immediate medical attention. The suspect was also subdued at the scene and then placed under custody as investigators began to gather details of the incident.
Castilla y León Emergency Service reported that 112 alerted the Valladolid Local Police and Health Emergencies after receiving the distress call. Sacyl, the regional health service, dispatched two mobile intensive care units and a basic life support ambulance to the location to provide urgent care on the scene and during transport.
Upon arrival of Sacyl teams, the officer—approximately 35 years old—received rapid treatment at the scene. The medical crew then prepared the injured officer for air or ground transfer, depending on capacity, as they also arranged for the arrest of the 47-year-old assailant. The patient was moved to a regional trauma center for further evaluation and treatment while the suspect was taken to a police facility in connection with the ongoing investigation.
The patient was subsequently transferred to Río Hortega University Hospital in Valladolid for continued care, while another hospital, the University Clinical Hospital, was kept in reserve for potential care needs. Local officials have emphasized that the incident is under active investigation as officers gather testimonies, review surveillance footage, and obtain a detailed account from all involved parties. Reports indicate that the incident stemmed from a domestic violence dispute and that police responded promptly to the call in an effort to protect the victim and bystanders. Investigators continue to piece together the sequence of events that led to the confrontation and the injuries sustained by the officers and the suspect.
As the case proceeds, authorities reaffirm their commitment to safeguarding communities and supporting colleagues who are placed in harm’s way during critical operations. The news about the injured officer follows a broader discussion in the region about public safety protocols, domestic violence responses, and the ongoing efforts to strengthen coordination among police, emergency medical services, and hospital networks to ensure rapid, life-saving interventions when every second counts.