Two young women were assaulted by a group of men near the El Limonero swamp in Málaga on a Saturday afternoon. Authorities are treating the incident as robbery with violence and intimidation because the attackers used stones and at least one stick to threaten the victims. To prevent further harm, the women jumped into the water and managed to escape the immediate danger. Local investigators are pursuing the case and have noted that the assault appeared planned, with property taken from one of the victims during the incident.
According to sources close to the event, a criminal complaint has been filed as part of the ongoing investigation. The victims, both Ukrainian nationals aged 22 and 24, received medical attention at the capital city’s Maternity and Children’s Hospital and were later discharged. The National Police are actively working to identify those involved and bring them to account. Their preliminary statements describe a group of four teenagers who approached the women while they were walking along the shore of the swamp. The attackers allegedly struck one woman in the head and pushed her into the water as a means of intimidation, prompting the other to jump in after her to aid in their escape.
The alert to emergency services was first raised when the women called the emergency number around 4:40 p.m. They reported the robbery and the threat, and requested assistance. Shortly thereafter, at about 5:00 p.m., a second call confirmed that the assailants had attacked again and hurled stones at them. The Malaga coordination center mobilized police, medical responders, and firefighters. A zodiac-like rescue craft was deployed to reach the victims who were stranded in the middle of the swamp and bring them safely to shore. Local responders reported abrasions and bruises on arrival and transported the women for further evaluation at a health facility.
The incident has prompted ongoing police inquiries and heightened awareness about personal safety in outdoor areas near water. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the National Police, noting that motive and resourcing of the attackers remain under review. Emergency services continue to monitor the area to ensure the safety of others who may be in nearby waters or along the shore. The case highlights the importance of staying vigilant, traveling in groups when possible, and reporting suspicious activity to authorities promptly to prevent escalation. These events also underscore the need for rapid response plans for waterfront locations where pedestrians can encounter other people who may be at risk. Inquiries by the investigators focus on identifying the four teenagers involved and recovering any stolen items to support the victims and establish a clear sequence of events. The authorities underscore that victims deserve support and timely accountability in such situations, and they are coordinating with local services to provide continued assistance as the inquiry progresses.