Palma stabbing leaves woman, 57, in intensive care
Palma, Mallorca: A 57-year-old woman remains in intensive care at Son Espases Hospital after her partner stabbed her at a home on Friday. The attack happened at about 21.45 on Arxiduc Lluís Salvador street, near the bullring. The man called emergency services himself and told them what he had done.
Palma Local Police officers reached the home first and gave the woman initial care. She had a stab wound to her abdomen. Paramedics then stabilised her and took her to hospital. Police arrested the man on suspicion of attempting to kill her.
The National Police’s Family and Women’s Support Unit is investigating what happened, including whether the attack was violence against a woman by her partner. Police and Balearic health service sources said the man was expected to appear before a judge that afternoon.
People affected by violence against women can seek help at any time on 016 or through the IbDona women’s support service on 900 17 89 89. In an emergency, they can call 112, the National Police on 091 or the Civil Guard on 062.
Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com