Valencia police officers arrested a 56-year-old man after a violent incident with his partner. The suspect allegedly threatened and assaulted the woman, using a 105-centimeter katana during the confrontation. After a dispute, the victim left the shared residence, but the tension escalated later when she returned to find the man with another woman. The situation turned physical as he attacked her repeatedly, injuring her ribs and preventing her from escaping the home. The authorities intervened to control the scene and protect the victim.
The events unfolded on Thursday around 3:00 p.m. near the intersection of Misser Rabassa and Poeta Maragall streets, where regional police officers were involved in a traffic incident prior to the domestic violence report. A nearby bystander, a visibly distressed woman, rushed to the officers seeking help, recounting that she had been attacked and threatened by her partner. She presented with bleeding wounds and other injuries consistent with a violent assault.
Responding officers requested backup and moved into the residence identified as the location of the incident. The victim and the alleged attacker were reportedly living together at the time. The officers secured the scene, ensured medical care for the victim, and began documenting the circumstances of the case in accordance with standard protocol for gender-based violence.
According to the sequence of events, the couple had a heated argument that led the victim to leave the dwelling. Hours later, upon her return, she discovered the man in the company of another woman, which intensified the confrontation. During the escalation, the man produced the katana and struck his partner multiple times. He also delivered blows to the ribs and prevented the victim from escaping the premises. In a tense moment, the victim defended herself and wielded the same weapon to ward off the attacker. The altercation culminated with the officers detaining the suspect and detaching the scene from further risk. The victim was transported for medical evaluation and care following the local protocol for gender violence cases.
The emergency response teams promptly ensured the safety of the victim and began a formal assessment while law enforcement completed the preliminary steps of the investigation. The case was routed through the appropriate judicial channels for consideration by the Valencia court system, with medical follow-up arranged at the closest permitted facility.
Support services are available for survivors of gender-based violence around the clock. Local authorities emphasize that help is accessible in multiple languages through dedicated hotlines and services coordinated to support victims of physical, psychological, sexual, and economic abuse. If someone is in immediate danger, dialing emergency services is recommended. Victims and concerned individuals are urged to contact trained responders who can provide immediate protection and guidance.