Authorities detained a 53-year-old man in Cliff, Lanzarote, on suspicion of murder and placed him in custody for investigation. The arrest followed a rapid police response to a violent incident inside a residential building, which initiated the inquiry leading to formal detention.
The emergency line 091 received a call on June 12 reporting that a person had fallen into an elevator shaft in a multi story building in the capital of Lanzarote. The scene drew urgent attention as residents and onlookers tried to understand what had occurred to the occupant of the shaft while police and medical teams arrived at the site.
Medical personnel arrived promptly to tend to the victims and arrange transport to a medical facility. A 60-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries, including multiple fractures and contusions. He was stabilized on site and admitted to a hospital in Arrecife for ongoing treatment and monitoring. The extent of injuries indicated a serious and traumatic event, prompting ongoing medical assessment.
investigation steps and witness accounts
During the early phase of the inquiry, officers interviewed several residents from the same building who provided the initial context. The statements described a tense dispute that escalated into a physical confrontation. Witnesses recounted a heated exchange preceding the fall, suggesting the elevator incident may be connected to the confrontation.
Testimonies indicated that the 53-year-old man allegedly assaulted another person and struck her multiple times before steering her toward the elevator. The described sequence points to a violent clash that ended with the victim being pushed down the shaft from a considerable height of about ten meters, resulting in the severe injuries observed by responders. The testimonies helped frame the event and prompted further questions about the actions leading to the fall.
Given the seriousness of the alleged acts and the surrounding circumstances, the man was taken into custody on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody and is available to the judicial authorities for formal processing. The case continues under investigation, with investigators examining surveillance footage, forensic findings, and additional witness statements to clarify the exact sequence of events and the motive behind the alleged crime. This update reflects the thorough approach of local authorities in handling the incident and their commitment to a transparent, legally grounded investigation. [Police statement]