Arrest of the father who committed the crime
The Mossos d’Esquadra have arrested in Albons the father who allegedly killed the son and stabbed the mother in a home in Bellcaire d’Empordà. A 5-year-old child was found dead and his mother seriously injured this Wednesday morning. From the beginning, the main hypothesis has been that the perpetrator would be the father, who would have attacked them with knives. In fact, they later found the man with the gun and covered in blood.
Context del crim
The events took place in the early hours of the morning, on Carrer del Ter Vell in the low-premium town of Catnesa, and both victims were stabbed. The mother had time to ask the neighbors for help around a quarter to five in the morning and they were able to alert the emergency services. The woman, aged around 30, was treated by the EMS and transferred in a critical condition to the Josep Trueta Hospital, while the minor, despite the attempts of the paramedics, could not be recovered and died from his injuries white weapon
History of male violence and father’s arrest
The couple was in divorce proceedings and there was a history of male violence. The man would have entered the house at dawn and then fled. The Mossos d’Esquadra have activated the search on the ground and managed to locate the father walking along a road in Albons, where he was arrested. He is expected to be taken to the crime scene soon to reconstruct the crime.
Reactions and support to victims
The mayor of Bellcaire, Josep Molinas, explained that early in the morning all the protocols were activated and that psychological support was provided for the children of the school and for everyone who needs it. Three days of mourning will be decreed in the municipality and a minute of silence has been called for this afternoon. The Minister of Health, Mónica Garcia, condemned the murder and emphasized the importance of fighting gender-based violence.
Care services for victims of violence
Women who suffer from a situation of violence have the permanent assistance service at the number 900 900 120, which is free and confidential. They can also call the emergency number 112.
