A call for help reached 112 yesterday afternoon as a tense incident unfolded in Albal, near Valencia. A 39-year-old man with a medical history and psychiatric problems barricaded his elderly parents inside their home on Calle Sant Roc and threatened them with a knife. The parents, who rely on daily assistance due to mobility challenges, faced real danger as the situation escalated.
Responding teams from the Local Police, the Civil Guard, health services, and the fire department coordinated their efforts to resolve the crisis. Command centers worked to establish contact with the man and persuade him to open the door voluntarily, but after several hours of dialogue there was no voluntary entry. Ultimately, a forced entry was authorized to enter the residence under controlled conditions. Upon entry, officers observed the man in a highly agitated state, exhibiting aggression and holding a knife. The scene required the use of riot-control vehicles and non-lethal tools as officers worked to subdue him while ensuring the safety of all involved. One of the primary responders was the captain of the Alfafar-Catarroja Civil Guard Post, who played a leading role in the containment and stabilisation of the incident.
The operation proceeded with careful coordination among the various emergency services, prioritizing de-escalation and safe disengagement of the threat. After the hand-to-hand intervention, the man was taken into custody and escorted to receive medical assessment. He was subsequently admitted to the Psychiatric Unit at La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital in Valencia for ongoing evaluation and treatment. The elderly parents were evaluated for safety and emotional well-being but did not require medical treatment or transport. The incident was handled with the goal of minimizing risk to bystanders and preserving family safety throughout the ordeal. The authorities later confirmed that the sequence of events followed established emergency response protocols for aggressive outbreaks with weapons, including containment, tactical entry, and rapid medical triage. The public safety agencies issued statements emphasizing that the priority was to protect the vulnerable and restore normalcy as quickly as possible. (Official Accounts; Local Emergency Services)