A 47-year-old man was admitted to a regional hospital after sustaining multiple stab wounds to the chest and a separate leg injury. The incident unfolded on a Saturday morning, around 4:00, in the Numancia district of Elda along Guillén Tanto street. Witnesses say the assault involved a couple who grew heated after the victim allegedly refused to surrender money and his mobile phone. Following the attack, the perpetrators fled the scene in a car, while bystanders hurried to summon help as the injured man lay bleeding on the pavement.
Neighbors and visitors in the area were jolted by the cries for help. Local patrols responded quickly, securing the vicinity and providing initial support to the injured man. Paramedics and an ambulance crew arrived promptly to evaluate the situation, stop the bleeding, and stabilize the patient for transport to definitive care. Investigators began collecting statements from witnesses and examining physical evidence as officers set up a perimeter to pursue the suspects, who had escaped in a vehicle. Several hours later, officials announced a credible lead and two suspects, a 53-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman, were taken into custody. Stolen cash and the mobile phone were recovered during the operation.
In the aftermath, the suspects appeared in court over the weekend and were remanded in custody without bail as the case advanced. They face charges including attempted murder and violent theft, with continued questioning anticipated as investigators work to reconstruct the sequence of events from the morning incident.
Ongoing inquiries at the Elda-Petrer National Police Corps station helped identify additional individuals suspected of involvement in related violent offenses, including attempted murder and theft, based on statements from those connected to the case and analysis of seized evidence. The victim’s condition showed signs of improvement, and authorities confirmed there was no immediate threat to his life. The investigation remains active as authorities seek a fuller understanding of the circumstances surrounding the attack and the scope of criminal activity tied to the incident.