22-year-old arrested over fatal stabbing in Cúllar Vega
The Guardia Civil arrests the suspected perpetrator of the death of a 21-year-old who was stabbed in a leisure venue. The victim died hours later in hospital.
Arrest in connection with death at leisure establishment
The Guardia Civil of Granada has arrested a 22-year-old as the suspected perpetrator in the death of a 21-year-old that occurred on Saturday in Cúllar Vega, in the Metropolitan Area of Granada. According to granadahoy.com, the detainee will be presented to the judicial authorities on Thursday, 15 October.
The assault took place at approximately 05:00 hours in a leisure establishment, where the victim received multiple stab wounds. The young man was transferred to Hospital Clínico San Cecilio in Granada in critical condition, but his injuries proved fatal. He died on the morning of Sunday, hours after undergoing emergency surgery.
Investigators used security camera footage from the venue and other enquiries to identify the suspect. The Guardia Civil continues investigative procedures to fully clarify the facts and circumstances of the assault.
The death sparked disturbances in the hospital's emergency services when relatives and associates of the young man forced their way into the facility. The group caused several problems, including the activation of fire extinguishers, which resulted in poisoning of some patients waiting for medical attention.
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