The incident in Móstoles, a town near Madrid, involved a 40-year-old woman who was taken to hospital after being stabbed by her partner. The event occurred in a residence early on a Monday morning, and the husband was later placed under arrest by authorities.
According to Emergency services in the Community of Madrid, medical crews from SUMMA 112 arrived at the scene and transported the victim to the 12 de Octubre hospital, where she was reported to be in a critical condition following a life-threatening stab wound. The man accused of the assault, a 52-year-old, was detained by police on site.
The attack was witnessed by the couple’s 13-year-old son, who reportedly descended the building stairs and alerted neighbors after using the emergency line at approximately 6:10 a.m. local authorities say the child acted quickly to seek help after the stabbing.
First responders from Móstoles Municipal Police and National Police arrived at the address on Calle Centro. The suspect initially resisted opening the door, forcing officers to force entry into the residence. They found the victim severely injured and the suspect in close proximity.
Resuscitation efforts were undertaken by responders who subsequently transported the injured woman to a hospital after her heart rate and breathing were stabilized in the field. The patient arrived at the hospital in a critical condition, with life-saving interventions continuing as the medical team took over care.
Officials from the Móstoles City Council indicated that there were no prior complaints alleging gender-based violence in relation to the victim.
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