Overview
- The attack in Esplugues de Llobregat near Barcelona happened around 11 am Saturday, leaving the woman dead at the scene.
- Catalan police arrested a male suspect around midday in Barcelona’s Les Corts after a search.
- Investigators have ruled out terrorism and are examining gender-based violence as a possible motive, with no confirmed relationship between the two.
- Esplugues city leaders declared two days of mourning and urged residents to avoid sharing unverified claims during the inquiry.
- Spanish outlets reported witnesses heard the attacker shout “Allah” and suggested a nationality, but police have not confirmed those details, and the case has renewed concern about knife attacks and violence against women in Spain.