In Orihuela Costa, the Civil Guard arrested a fifty-eight-year-old man for allegedly attempting to murder a twenty-nine-year-old man. The incident resulted in the victim suffering a serious neck injury from a knife, necessitating emergency transport to Torrevieja University Hospital.
The altercation occurred in the early hours of June fifteenth, near a shopping centre in La Zenia, where the victim was attacked from behind while using the facilities next to an electrical transformer. Following the attack, the suspect fled the scene and remained at large for two weeks.
Police initiated Operation Combination to locate the suspect, who was eventually found in a local park on June thirtieth. Due to the suspect’s lack of identification documents, cooperation with Irish authorities was crucial for confirming his identity through fingerprint comparisons.
After his arrest, the suspect was brought before the number three investigating court in Orihuela. He was released with charges, alongside a restraining order prohibiting contact with the victim, as the investigation continues to uncover the full details of the attempted homicide.
This article was written with AI assistance and reviewed by a human editor before publication.