Early Sunday morning, two women reported puncture injuries in Salamanca, a nightlife district known for its lively bars and late hours. The incidents are said to have taken place in the same area, with two additional alleged cases emerging on Saturday, according to preliminary local reports.
Investigative sources described to Efe that the punctures occurred in connection with work-related activity, with two young women noting injuries to an arm during the course of a shift. In one account, police reportedly cleared a bar as investigators began to map out what happened, suggesting the events may be linked to a broader pattern in the area. The authorities have not ruled out several possibilities, including violence, misadventure, or the deliberate targeting of individuals in the nightlife scene.
The National Police confirmed that they opened an inquiry over the weekend into alleged chemical releases tied to the puncture incidents in Salamanca. The investigation aims to determine whether any harmful substances were introduced into the environment or the venues where the victims were present. Authorities stressed the importance of gathering testimonies and reviewing security footage where available, as part of a cautious approach to understanding the timeline and locations implicated in the reported events. [attribution: National Police communications]
On Saturday morning, before the report of the two confirmed cases, another woman was transported to a Salamanca hospital after what was described as a puncture incident. A separate account indicated a young woman provided verbal evidence about a second case that same day, reinforcing the sense that multiple events may be connected by time and place. Local health officials and law enforcement officers coordinated to assess the situation, check on the wellbeing of affected individuals, and determine whether there was a common thread that could explain the injuries or the reported exposures. [attribution: Salamanca health authorities]
Earlier on Sunday, police moved to evacuate the aforementioned bar while they conducted efforts to locate the alleged perpetrator of the puncture injuries. The operation underscored the urgency of securing the scene, collecting statements, and ensuring the safety of patrons who had been at the venue during the incidents. Investigators emphasized careful documentation of each report, the protection of witnesses, and the step-by-step process used to verify whether the puncture injuries were isolated episodes or part of a coordinated pattern impacting the nightlife circuit in Salamanca. [attribution: local police forces]