A report from the National Police details an early morning incident in Alicante involving two young suspects aged 21 and 24, both from the city, who faced accusations of violent robbery. Pepper spray was deployed in the attack on a 37-year-old Russian national.
The events unfolded on Valentine’s Day in the harbor’s rest area, where the victim initially encountered the two individuals who had already used pepper spray on him. He then moved toward the sea square seeking safety while the assailants pursued him.
The Russian man sought refuge in a taxi, prompting the taxi driver to call for assistance as the attackers continued to collide with the vehicle. Seizing the moment, the victim managed to escape the scene with the help of the driver and bystanders. Yet the two teenagers remained in pursuit and intercepted him on San Fernando Street, where they launched another physical assault and sprayed pepper spray once more. An attempt to snatch a shoulder bag was thwarted by the victim and witnesses, with a cleaning service employee raising the alarm at roughly six in the morning.
Police patrols were dispatched to the area, and officers joined the injured man, who sought medical attention at a hospital. Additional units were deployed to locate the suspects, and a nearby tramway security officer reported that the two had entered Mercado station and crossed the second line toward Alicante’s Northern District. They were pursued and stopped at a tram stop after the driver opened the door for passengers, allowing officers to intervene.
Both teenagers were subsequently detained and conveyed to police stations for formal processing. One of the suspects, who was still carrying the pepper spray used in the assault, already had an extensive police record, according to the authorities. The incident is being documented by the National Police as part of their ongoing investigations.
In follow-up statements, investigators emphasized the swift collaboration among patrols, taxi drivers, tram personnel, and on-site witnesses. The sequence of events illustrates how a single confrontation can escalate quickly and how rapid mobilization by law enforcement can lead to timely arrests. The case underscores public safety concerns in busy harbor areas and the importance of staying vigilant in urban transportation hubs. Official updates continue to be released to communicate progress to the community and those following the case, with further details anticipated as proceedings move forward.
Attribution: National Police statements and incident logs. Additional context is provided by city transit security reports and hospital intake records, which corroborate the timeline and actions taken by responders during the morning hours of the event.