Policeman dies in bomb explosion in Oviedo – massive manhunt underway
A policeman was killed in the explosion of an explosive device in the northern Spanish city of Oviedo. A second officer lost a leg.
Explosion kills officer in Oviedo – connection to shooting unclear
A policeman has been killed in Oviedo in the explosion of an explosive device. According to the Tages-Anzeiger, citing Spanish authorities, a second officer was seriously injured in the blast and lost a leg.
Police were called to the capital of Asturias in the early morning after neighbours reported at least three gunshots. A father had also attempted to take his injured daughter to hospital. The newspaper "La Voz de Asturias" reported that the shooting apparently stemmed from a family dispute. The alleged gunman subsequently fled.
When the first officers arrived at the apartment building, they discovered a rucksack containing an explosive device at the entrance. A bomb disposal expert and a police officer with a sniffer dog were then deployed. Around an hour later, as the two were examining the rucksack, a detonation occurred.
Whether the explosive device was connected to the preceding shooting remained unclear initially. Police cordoned off the affected city district extensively and launched a massive manhunt for the allegedly armed man who is believed to have fired on the young woman.
Source: Tages-Anzeiger