Four suspects detained after shots fired at Moroccan man in Alicante
National Police detained four people, including the gunman, after opening fire on a man of Moroccan origin who was having coffee in a bar in Alicante. The main suspect faces charges of attempted murder, hate crime and illegal possession of weapons.
Gunman detained after racist attack in Alicante
According to The Olive Press, National Police detained four people following an incident in Alicante in which a man was attacked with gunshots whilst having coffee in a bar. The gunman shouted racist slogans against the victim, of Moroccan origin, including insults and orders to "speak Spanish".
The victim received several shots, although no bullet hit him directly. However, his vehicle was damaged by the projectiles. After filing a report, a police investigation was launched.
Officers located a van at a nearby petrol station whose occupants were carrying firearms. When they attempted to flee as police arrived, the van was intercepted. A search of the vehicle found a firearm with two cartridges.
The main suspect, a Spanish national, was arrested alongside another man of Moroccan origin. He faces charges of attempted murder, illegal possession of weapons, hate crime and damage. His partner was detained for drug trafficking after narcotics were found at their home.
Two additional arrests were made after obtaining a warrant to search three addresses linked to the gunman. The searches seized approximately 3,700 grams of marijuana, 30 grams of hashish, a precision scale, 300 euros in cash, two bullet-proof vests and a katana-type sword.
Of the four detained individuals, three are Spanish nationals and one is of Moroccan origin.
Source: The Olive Press