In a tragic incident that has shocked the Villaverde community, Marta, 21, was brutally stabbed in front of her 15-month-old baby in her own home. According to authorities, the alleged aggressor is his ex-partner, who had a restraining order in effect. The attack took place on Wednesday afternoon, and the emergency services rushed to the scene, but unfortunately they were unable to save the young mother's life.
Hours after the incident, the National Police managed to arrest the suspect in Torrejón de Ardoz. The individual was hiding in an acquaintance's apartment, trying to evade justice. This case of gender-based violence has rekindled the debate about the effectiveness of protection measures for victims of this type of violence and has generated a wave of indignation and pain across the country. The authorities have reiterated their commitment to improving the protection mechanisms to prevent similar episodes from repeating.
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