In Arona, local police officers were among the first to respond as flames erupted at a residence. They assisted the victim and acted quickly to detain the suspect, who had threatened to set the house ablaze while the person inside remained trapped. The incident occurred on a Wednesday, prompting an immediate investigation by Spain’s Civil Guard Judicial Police, which categorized the case as sexist violence. The individual accused of attempting to commit murder had no prior police or criminal record in Spain prior to this event.
The Arona Court on Violence Against Women ordered that the suspect be held without bail, after being charged with two counts of attempted murder, arson, as well as threats and coercion. The court’s decision was announced on Thursday morning, and the suspect was placed in temporary detention following the hearing.
The woman’s desperate act and the fire’s toll
Inside the scene, both the child and the woman who was attacked were outside when the blaze began. The woman made the perilous choice to re-enter the burning home in an attempt to recover money she had hidden there. The dangerous moment left her with severe burns that induced a coma, and medical teams acted swiftly to intubate and transport her to a hospital for urgent care.
Meanwhile, the local police officers ensured the safety of the victim’s child and the detainee until Social Services personnel arrived. The child was then moved to an emergency reception center in the Tenerife metropolitan area, as municipal authorities notified the Children’s Prosecutor’s Office and the General Directorate for Child and Family Protection of the Canary Islands government to coordinate ongoing protection and support for the family.
Authorities and social services continue to monitor the situation, providing families with access to resources and safeguarding measures while the legal process advances. This case highlights the complex dangers faced by victims in violent crimes and the critical role of coordinated responses among police, prosecutors, and child protection agencies to safeguard minors and vulnerable adults alike. Attribution: Canary Islands Government reporting on local judicial actions and protective services.