The man who blocked himself inside a residence in Coslada, a town near Madrid, remained inside with his 15-year-old daughter for several hours on a Saturday, threatening to blow up the building. Police and emergency responders describe a tense standoff marked by careful negotiation, with authorities confirming that the man caused damage using butane tubes while in police custody cells during the earlier moments of the incident. The event drew swift attention from local forces who coordinated their response to protect nearby residents and property.
According to verified statements from authorities, the 43-year-old Romanian man also damaged objects by striking plates and inflicted a cut on the back of his wrist during the early hours of Sunday. The behavior appeared amid heightened stress and a volatile situation inside the residence, prompting responders to monitor his actions closely as part of a broader safety protocol.
Coslada Police Station officers exercised control over the detainee before he appeared in court, and he was subsequently transported to a hospital by Summa 112 responders. Medical teams admitted him after an initial assessment, with priority given to continuous monitoring in the intensive care context. The hospital setting allowed clinicians to assess and manage both his physical injuries and any potential risks to self-harm.
While in hospital care, the detainee continued to interfere with his own treatment, despite concerted efforts by detainees and medical staff to discourage self-harm and to ensure that necessary care could proceed. The clinical team documented these ongoing complications as part of the patient’s care plan, while maintaining a focus on safety for everyone involved.
The delay in the detainee’s judicial appearance followed these events, with authorities aiming for the upcoming court appearance to occur either on Monday afternoon or Tuesday after discharge from the hospital. Legal and health considerations were weighed to coordinate a responsible timetable for judicial processing in tandem with medical clearance.
The man who barricaded himself with his 15-year-old daughter faced allegations spanning illegal detention, kidnapping, ill-treatment, and threats. He was taken into custody on the basis of accusations connected to the incident, and prosecutors prepared to present the case in due course as part of the judicial process. The situation underscored the potential severity of domestic violence scenarios and the importance of swift police action to secure all individuals involved.
The sequence began around 11 a.m. on Saturday following accusations of mistreatment leveled against the man by his current partner. He then barred entry to his home with his two daughters, aged 12 and 15, while the elder daughter managed to escape through a window, avoiding direct harm. The incident triggered a multi-agency response designed to de-escalate the stand-off and protect vulnerable family members.
Various units of the National Police—the Citizen Security agents, the Prevention and Response Unit, Forensic Police, the Negotiation Team, and Geos—worked in concert for several hours to persuade the man to surrender. Their coordinated approach culminated in a surrender around 6 p.m. that same day, marking the end of the prolonged standoff and allowing responders to assess safety conditions for all residents.
In parallel, Madrid regional firefighters activated a plan to prevent potential leaks after the threat to ignite several butane cylinders to blow up the building. The authorities coordinated their response to minimize risk to nearby residents and infrastructure, implementing containment measures and ensuring access for medical and rescue personnel as needed.
Both the man and the younger daughter were reported to have left the home in stable health following the incident, with consistent follow-up by authorities to ensure continued well-being and to address any lasting safety concerns. The broader case remains under official review as investigators gather evidence and determine the appropriate steps in accordance with the law.