The National Police arrested a 61-year-old man from Sagunto, Valencia region, on suspicion of assault and attempted assault. strangle He forced his girlfriend into his car in a vacant lot in town and then threatened her. Apparently, … The victim was eventually able to escape and took refuge in a hotel, where he was located by investigators.
According to police sources, the incident occurred last Friday, November 7, at around 10:15 p.m., when civil security officers received a call from CIMACC room 091 about a violent argument between a couple in front of a hotel in Sagunto town. Witnesses said the man attacked the woman and forced her into a car, but the victim he cried out for help.
After receiving the report, several National Police patrol members moved to the scene to locate the suspicious vehicle. Shortly afterward, investigators were able to arrest the suspected assailant, who was next to a car near the hotel. Upon arrest, the detainees began marching on it. Apparently, this was upset and suspicious Regarding the whereabouts of the woman,” the National Police detailed in a statement, claiming that they had left the woman in a field near the hotel.
At the same time, another police officer went out into the field to search for the woman, but was unable to find her due to the darkness and large terrain. On their way back to the hotel, officials said they “found her visibly shaken and hiding in the front bathroom.” afraid of seeing your partner again«, so they offered to help.
The woman, who was rescued, told police she had been traveling from Madrid with her partner and that the man attacked her with a gun after a heated argument. punch in the face He then forced her into the car, locked the doors, and did not let her get out. At first they abandoned the car and fled, but the man caught up with them again.
After re-capturing the victim, the alleged assailant took her to an area away from passersby, where he allegedly snatched her bag containing her belongings and “physically attacked, pushed and reached for her” in an attempt to isolate her. suffocate her Above ground«. According to police sources, due to the strong pressure applied to the neck, “the victim lost consciousness due to lack of oxygen and felt that his life was in danger.” At that time, he managed to protect himself and escape from the alleged invaders.
As a result of these events, the man was arrested on charges of attempted murder and domestic abuse. The woman suffered injuries to her face and was taken to a public health center for medical examination.