On Saturday evening, a conflict broke out in a residential building in Santander, ending with police intervention. A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting his 22-year-old girlfriend. The incident took place in the couple’s apartment and resulted in the victim needing medical assistance.
Neighbors heard screams and called the police, who quickly arrived at the scene. Upon arrival, officers found a young woman showing signs of physical abuse. She was immediately taken to Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, where she received necessary medical care.
The young man was detained on the spot and taken to the police station for further investigation. A case has been opened against him on suspicion of a crime related to domestic violence. Police report that the conflict began as a domestic argument, which quickly escalated into aggression.
Following the incident, a special victim protection unit will monitor the woman’s condition. The service staff will provide support and ensure her safety in the near future. City authorities emphasize the importance of timely response to such incidents and urge residents not to remain indifferent to signs of family violence.
