Witnesses and relatives of the victim in Orihuela crowded the entrance of the local courts this morning as the person accused in the case arrived in a police vehicle. The scene captured the focus of the day, with onlookers exchanging cautious words and the general mood turning tense as the suspect reached the courthouse under guard.
The arrested individual, identified as a Uruguayan national, was escorted by the National Police to a security vehicle. It is expected that the detainee will be placed in custody after a first appearance at the court, which will determine next steps in the judicial process.
According to statements from the victim’s family, there is no truth to reports that they owed a sum of 50 euros for work on a fence at their home. Family members said they had paid 40 euros but that the accused allegedly demanded additional money. They described an incident where the suspect arrived armed with gloves and a hammer, raising concerns about an intent to extort money. Those remarks were shared at the gates of the Orihuela courts as the case moved forward.
Meanwhile, the health condition of the deceased remained critical, with hospital officials reporting that the person was in a coma. A relative of the victim was also reported to have suffered a head injury during the confrontation, described as being struck with a mallet-like hammer, as investigations continued to establish all the details surrounding the assault.