Elderly man stabbed in Teusaquillo after asking man not to urinate in street
A 31-year-old man was arrested in Galerías, Bogotá, after attacking a 61-year-old citizen with a sharp object. The victim, Gerardo Rueda, intervened to prevent someone from urinating under a bridge.
Man stabbed in Bogotá after confronting aggressor in public area
A 61-year-old citizen was attacked with a sharp object in the Galerías sector, in the Teusaquillo locality, after asking a man not to urinate under a bridge. The alleged aggressor, aged 31, was arrested shortly after the incident, according to bluradio.com.
The victim, identified as Gerardo Rueda, recounted that everything began when he observed a person attempting to urinate in that public space and told him that it was not an appropriate place. Rueda said he even offered the use of a bathroom as an alternative.
According to his account, the warning led to a discussion that resulted in physical aggression. Rueda asserted that he managed to defend himself, which, he said, prevented the attack from having more serious consequences. Following the assault, he was taken to a healthcare facility to receive medical attention.
The Bogotá Metropolitan Police indicated that the incident would have occurred in a context of intolerance. The arrested man, who apparently supports the Millonarios club, was remanded to the Office of the General Prosecutor.
Lieutenant Colonel Gerly Mesa specified the charges the detainee would have to face: "The incident would appear to have originated from intolerance. The perpetrator, apparently a supporter of a football team, was remanded to the Office of the General Prosecutor for the crime of personal injuries".
The authorities took the opportunity presented by the case to reiterate a call to resolve conflicts through dialogue and tolerance, and asked the public to report any criminal act through the 123 line or at the nearest police station.
Source: Google News CO — Bogotá