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Palma knife attack leaves woman, 57, in intensive care

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A 57-year-old woman is in intensive care after suffering a stab wound to her abdomen at her home in Palma, Mallorca, on Friday night. Police have arrested her 61-year-old partner on suspicion of stabbing her. The attack happened at about 21.45 on Arxiduc Lluís Salvador street, near the bullring.

Archivo - Agentes de la Policía Local de Palma en moto.
Europa Press

The man called emergency services himself and told them what he had done. Palma Local Police officers arrived first and gave the woman initial care. Medical crews then stabilised her and took her to Son Espases Hospital.

Palma Local Police and Spain’s National Police arrested the man. The National Police’s Family and Women’s Assistance Unit is investigating what happened. Última Hora first reported the case; police and the Balearic health service confirmed the details.

Topics: Police · Palma

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com

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