Man arrested in Santander for assaulting his partner in the street at dawn
A 27-year-old man was arrested after attacking his partner in a street in Santander. The victim received hospital care and will be provided with specialised police protection.
Arrest for gender violence in Santander
Santander police arrested a 27-year-old man in the early hours of Saturday 24 as the alleged perpetrator of a gender violence offence. According to El Confidencial, the arrest took place at 3:00 hours on Calle Marqués de la Hermida following a confrontation in a public place.
During the dispute, the detained man hurled insults and threats before assaulting his partner, also 27 years old. Officers transferred the victim to Hospital Marqués de Valdecilla to receive medical care for the injuries sustained. The proceedings were referred to the court for the offence under investigation.
The woman will receive assistance from the Victims' Protection Unit (OPROVIC) of the Santander Local Police, which will provide her with specialised protection throughout the process.
Source: El Confidencial