A 32-year-old man was detained by agents from the National Police on suspicion of attempted murder after an alcohol-fueled altercation that led to a violent stabbing. The suspect allegedly waited at a doorway near the victim’s residence, aiming to confront him when he returned home. The assault targeted the neck, abdomen, and hips, leaving the victim severely injured before the assailant fled the scene.
The incident drew bystanders to a nearby bar terrace, who demanded immediate police and medical assistance. The unnamed suspect, described as Moroccan, was later identified and taken into custody. He was placed on guard at the Alcoy Number One Court and ordered to remain in precautionary detention as the investigation proceeds. Local authorities classified the case as unlawful attempted murder.
Investigators from the Alcoy Police Station Forensic Police Brigade conducted a detailed inquiry to determine the aggressor’s actions. Eyewitness accounts indicated that the attacker and the victim had engaged in a series of disagreements over time, including a recent dispute that had occurred only hours before the incident. These testimonies helped establish a pattern of tension between the two men and provided context for the attack.
National Police communications, released through the CIMACC Room 091 in Alicante, confirmed that the assault occurred on a central street in the town. A knife was reported to have been used by the assailant, who fled the scene after striking the victim. Responding officers arrived promptly, found the injured person in critical condition, and arranged urgent transport to a medical facility for surgical intervention due to the severity of the injuries sustained.