A 23-year-old man of Moroccan origin was detained by National Police in Mislata, Valencia, on accusations of attempted homicide. Authorities say the alleged assailant attacked his stepfather from behind with a razor, slashing the neck area. Officers report that the victim narrowly avoided a deadly outcome by reacting with a quick duck at the critical moment. Although the wound appeared serious, it did not result in life-threatening injuries, and medical staff provided treatment after the incident.
The assault unfolded on a street in Mislata around 3:00 p.m. last Thursday, when the victim was walking and was suddenly approached from behind by a young man who launched a surprise attack. The assailant fled the scene immediately, leaving without uttering a word and disappearing from view in the nearby area.
Emergency crews transported the injured person to a hospital, where doctors stabilized him and assessed the damage. Despite the fright, the victim’s fast reflexes limited the severity of the wound, which physicians described as not deeply damaging, allowing for prompt care and observation.
In the wake of the incident, officers visited the victim’s home to check on his condition and to collect more information about the suspect. It emerged that the attacker is the son of the victim’s partner, with both living under the same roof, though the suspect was not present during the initial welfare visit. Law enforcement conducted a broad set of inquiries, including searches in the surrounding neighborhood, to locate the suspect. After a comprehensive investigation, authorities detained the individual on suspicion of attempted murder. The arrestee, who has prior criminal involvement, was brought into custody for processing and further questioning as part of standard investigative procedures.