The National Police have arrested two men aged twenty-eight and thirty in Elche, believed to be responsible for illegal detention and attempted murder of a twenty-nine-year-old man. The victim was discovered tied up with plastic restraints, having suffered two stab wounds to the neck and twelve to the abdomen, resulting in perforations of the small intestine and liver, along with multiple bruises. The suspects claimed that the victim had self-inflicted these wounds and requested that he be restrained to prevent further harm.

A thorough investigation of the residence revealed clear signs of violence and struggle, including bloodstained tape and broken glass from the interior. The alarm was raised by the Local Police of Elche, who found the victim in a private home with signs of violent trauma. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was urgently taken to Elche General Hospital, where medical staff confirmed he sustained eleven stab wounds to the abdomen, alongside bruises and marks on his ankles and wrists indicating he had been restrained.

Evidence suggests that the victim attempted to escape, as a glass door leading to the terrace was smashed from the inside. A large knife with a partially bent blade was found at the scene, which may have been the weapon used in the attack. The suspects provided contradictory accounts that did not align with the evidence collected, prompting the immediate arrest by the National Police.

Following several days in hospital, the injured man has shown favourable signs of recovery and has since been discharged. Meanwhile, the police investigation continues to fully clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident.