In Orihuela, local police arrested a 36-year-old Colombian man who was involved in a violent confrontation with his roommate. The incident came to light during a heated dispute over living arrangements that escalated quickly into aggression. The attacker attempted to stab the other resident, but the attack failed when the assailant slipped, and the knife ended up stuck in the wall instead of piercing the victim. The suspect now faces criminal charges including attempted murder and threats.
The events unfolded inside the shared apartment where both men lived. The authorities say the surge of anger over coexistence issues sparked the confrontation. In the heat of the moment, the aggressor grabbed a knife and lunged toward his roommate, but the plan collapsed as the weapons contact caused the knife to lodge in the wall at roughly head height for the victim.
Three friends of the victim, who happened to be at the residence at the time, witnessed the altercation. They intervened to separate the two and prevent the knife attack from continuing, stepping in between the men to end the immediate danger.
After the clash, the assailant persisted in making threats toward everyone present. He continued to issue death threats until police officers arrived at the scene. The authorities detained him, and he was transported for medical attention due to a bleeding hand sustained during the struggle.
The detainee is identified as a 36-year-old male of Colombian nationality who was ordered held by the Orihuela duty court pending further proceedings.