A man in his thirties was arrested by national police after allegedly assaulting two teenagers who were studying in a public library in a Valencia district. The suspect reportedly attempted to stab one of the youths with a pencil as he was confronted for the way he looked at the pair, a claim later confirmed by witnesses and security staff on site.
The incident unfolded around 4:30 p.m. on a Friday at the district public library. In a statement from the police headquarters, officers from the 091 unit were dispatched to the center after reports of an aggressive male assaulting the students, who were seated and studying in a quiet area. The responding officers documented the event and began an immediate assessment of the situation to ensure the safety of others nearby.
Security personnel at the library had previously noted similar disturbances involving the same individual, which led to his temporary removal from the premises several times. This prior behavior was relayed to the police as part of the active investigation.
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Upon entering the second floor, where the confrontation had occurred, police spoke with both victims. The students described a calm study session that devolved into aggressive taunts when the man began shouting and directing questions at them. The phrase reported by the victims was a confrontational demand to relocate, followed by a physical strike that escalated the tension in the room.
The second victim attempted to intervene to shield their peer from the attack and was struck in the face. The altercation intensified, with the assailant making motions with a pen, allegedly intending to stab one of the youths in the neck. The claim about the weapon and the intent of harm was later corroborated by the arrestee during the arrest, according to the authorities.
When questioned about the incident, the suspect claimed that he was acting in response to feeling threatened by the two students, who he said had glared at him disparagingly. Law enforcement documented this account and continued its formal inquiry.
The individual was taken into custody on suspicion of attempted assault and threats. The man, identified as a 30-year-old from a Hispanic background, has a history of similar incidents in public spaces. The case has been forwarded to the appropriate judicial authorities for review, and investigators indicated that prior incidents contributed to the decision to detain him.
Experts note that incidents in libraries can escalate quickly when personal conflicts enter shared spaces. Public safety officials emphasize the importance of reporting aggressive behavior promptly and allowing trained personnel to handle disputes to prevent harm to others. This event has prompted the library administration to reassess security measures and staff training in de-escalation techniques, as reported by the local police and library officials in the aftermath of the incident. [Source: Valencia Police Department; Local Public Library Administration]