Overview
- Five people were sprayed with a corrosive or abrasive liquid in Plaza de España in Alcázar de San Juan on Sunday, prompting a large emergency response.
- Two victims were transferred from Hospital La Mancha Centro to the Unidad de Grandes Quemados in Getafe, including a 44-year-old man with burns to about 30% of his body who is in very serious condition.
- The suspected attacker, identified by authorities as the owner of a nearby ice-cream shop, was also treated for splashes and has been detained by Policía Nacional and remains in custody.
- Investigators say the episode grew out of long‑running disputes between an adjacent ice-cream shop and a bar and are analyzing the liquid, which has been reported as a possible drain cleaner but is not yet confirmed.
- Medical teams warn that corrosive burns can cause lasting damage and the case now moves to judicial proceedings once forensic tests and witness statements are complete.