A man was arrested on Friday in Esplugues de Llobregat, Baix Llobregat, in connection with the alleged murder of his wife. The 46-year-old woman died after being stabbed in the street on 2 May, according to police sources.
The incident took place on Carrer de la Ciutat de Lleida, in the La Salut neighbourhood of Esplugues de Llobregat. The victim was rushed to Sant Joan Despí Hospital but died shortly after undergoing surgery.
Police confirmed the arrest of the woman's partner on Friday morning. He had fled the scene after the attack. The Mossos d'Esquadra, Catalonia's police force, are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
Gender Violence Investigation
Investigators have not ruled out the possibility that the case is an act of gender violence. This type of crime, known as violència masclista in Catalan, is a significant concern across Catalonia and Spain, leading to ongoing public awareness campaigns and legal reforms.
The investigation is ongoing, with police gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to establish the full sequence of events leading to the woman's death. Further details are expected to be released as the inquiry progresses.
