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Lugo Man Detained After Mother, 76, Dies From Stabbing

Police are probing a suspected psychotic episode linked to long-term drug use.

Overview

  • The attack at the family flat in Praza de Bretaña on Sunday left the 76-year-old in critical care and she died early Monday at HULA.
  • Police detained her son nearby after speaking with the father, who found her bleeding when he returned home.
  • Officers say early inquiries point to a mental health crisis possibly tied to long-term drug addiction.
  • The suspect received medical care and is now held under police guard in HULA’s psychiatric unit.
  • A judge has sealed the case file and any court appearance will wait for a mental health assessment, a step that can delay charges in Spain.