A minor arrested for the stabbing in the Las Salinas neighborhood

The young man, 17 years old, was arrested by the National Police and has confessed to the events

April 1 2022 (10:17 WEST)
Updated in April 1 2022 (10:43 WEST)
National Police Vehicles in Arrecife
National Police Vehicles in Arrecife

The National Police arrested this Wednesday the alleged perpetrator of the stabbing that took place on March 6 in the Las Salinas neighborhood. The arrested is a minor, 17 years old, and was placed at the disposal of the Prosecutor's Office for Minors.

Sources from the investigation have indicated to La Voz that after his arrest, the minor acknowledged the events.

The incident occurred on Fuencaliente Street, shortly before 6 in the morning. The victim, 30 years old, was attacked from behind with a knife, and could not even see the assailant, who took his mobile phone.

After an investigation that lasted three weeks, the agents of the National Police managed to identify the alleged perpetrator, who is of Colombian nationality.

As for the victim, he suffered injuries of a moderate nature and after the incident he was treated at the Molina Orosa Hospital, where he has already been discharged.

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