Tragedy in Marbella: Arrest made for alleged femicide in San Pedro Alcántara
The National Police have arrested a 59-year-old man in Marbella, after being identified as the main suspect in a gender-based violence case that resulted in the death of his partner. The incident took place this Monday on Castilla Street, located in the town center of San Pedro Alcántara.
According to official reports, the authorities received notice of the incident at 16:15 hours. Although the investigation remains open to clarify the exact details of the event, police sources have confirmed the capture of the individual and have classified the act as a new episode of gender-based violence.
Alarming context regarding gender-based violence
This unfortunate event occurs a few days after another femicide was confirmed in the town of Benahavís, also in the province of Málaga, on July 21st. These acts raise the number of women murdered by their partners or ex-partners to worrying levels, marking a critical record for the annual statistics.
- Andalusia is currently positioned as the autonomous community with the highest number of murders of this nature so far this year.
- Authorities continue to call for prevention and early reporting to prevent these figures from continuing to rise.
The 016 service remains active 24 hours a day, offering confidential and specialized assistance in 52 languages for all victims of gender-based violence and those around them.
Support and emergency channels
In the event of any risky situation, citizens are reminded that there are various help channels available:
- Telephone assistance: 016 helpline.
- Digital channel: Email 016-online@igualdad.gob.es and assistance via WhatsApp at 600000016.
- Support for minors: ANAR Foundation through 900 20 20 10.
- Immediate emergencies: Telephone 112, National Police (091), Civil Guard (062) or through the ALERTCOPS mobile application, which allows sending an alert signal with direct geolocation to the authorities.
