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Alcorcón Police Detain Man Suspected of Gender-Based Violence and Attempted Sexual Assault

Police say the arrest followed the victim's escape from the home after a call for help.

Overview

  • The incident occurred Sunday afternoon in Alcorcón after the woman phoned emergency services and fled the family home.
  • Officers found her in the street with a neighbor while the suspected aggressor remained inside the residence.
  • According to her statement, he punched her multiple times, grabbed her, threw her onto a bed, and tried to assault her sexually.
  • Police detained the man on suspicion of gender-based violence and sexual aggression, and the victim said it was not the first occurrence.
  • Authorities highlighted support resources such as Spain’s 016 helpline and noted a similar local detention reported on January 24.