One individual, whose age and identity have not been disclosed, was detained after a stabbing in Puerto Lumbreras, Murcia. Sources close to the case indicate the arrest followed charges of gender-based violence confirmed by the Civil Guard. At this stage, it is unclear whether the person involved is the complainant or the accused.
The incident unfolded inside a residence in the town’s urban area, where a dispute between a couple escalated. At one point, the woman reportedly asked her partner to leave the premises, and when the request was refused, the argument intensified into physical aggression. It is alleged that she produced a knife and struck her partner in the side. Shortly after, the woman left the home.
An eight-centimeter cut
Local police units, including regional officers in Puerto Lumbreras, were dispatched to the scene after receiving alerts about the incident and the need for medical assistance. The man sustained a wound estimated at eight centimeters. Fortunately, it was superficial, and hospitalization was not required.
Initial statements from municipal authorities and the Armed Institute indicate that investigators are proceeding to determine what occurred. The woman claimed she defended herself, using the knife to ward off her partner’s attacks. If the case progresses, charges could involve injury within the context of domestic violence, with the man suspected of gender-based violence.
Investigations are in their early stages, and the Benemérita investigators have questioned both members of the couple to clarify the sequence of events. For now, the man remains in custody as inquiries continue.
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There are specialized resources for victims of all forms of violence against women. These services provide confidential, no-cost support and can assist in multiple languages. Information is also available via confidential channels and counseling services. In addition, there are resources for minors and for people with disabilities through dedicated hotlines and apps. All of these resources are part of the broader network of support against gender violence.