A 21-year-old individual was arrested in Torremolinos, Malaga, following an alleged attack on an ex-partner with an axe. According to initial reports, the ex-partner was assaulted indoors and then a dramatic attempt to escape occurred as the assailant reportedly fled toward a balcony. Witnesses say an awning may have cushioned the fall of the woman, while the suspected attacker sought to flee the scene and later sustained injuries while attempting to evade capture. He was taken into police custody and transported to a hospital for evaluation. Health officials described multiple wounds on the assailant, and he remained under medical care as investigations continued.
Authorities indicate the suspect tried to descend to street level, injuring himself with a knife. He was subsequently found and detained, then transported to a district hospital where he received emergency care under police supervision and remained in stable condition. Police and health authorities continue to coordinate the investigation, with early indications pointing to a case of gender-based violence and the involvement of a restraining order that had been placed against him prior to the event.
Information about the incident became available around 15:00 on a Tuesday afternoon. The emergency call was made to 112 from Vicente Blanch Picot street in the northern area of Torremolinos after a second report described a teenager sustaining a stab wound. The coordinated response involved the National Police, Local Police, and emergency services. The sequence of events is under review as investigators seek a full understanding of the circumstances surrounding the attack and any prior protective orders.
Confronted with gender-based violence, 016
The 016 line provides support for victims of gender-based violence around the clock, every day of the year. The service offers expert guidance in multiple languages and is available to anyone affected by physical, psychological, sexual, economic, or other forms of violence. Calls to 016 are not billed to the caller.
For immediate danger or emergency assistance, emergency teams can be reached through 112, which offers rapid response and on-site help.