A man was killed after being stabbed in the neck during a fight with his brother in Torreblanca, reportedly sparked by an argument over fifty euros. Police have arrested the suspect, who now awaits a court decision.
A family argument in Seville's Torreblanca district ended with one brother dead and the other under arrest. The fight broke out early Saturday morning and quickly escalated, leaving neighbors shocked at how a dispute over money turned deadly.
Police sources told Diario de Sevilla that the trouble started when one brother accused the other of stealing fifty euros to buy drugs. The argument became violent, and one man, aged 56, was stabbed in the neck. Emergency services took him to Hospital Virgen del Rocío, but he died a few hours later. According to Telecinco and COPE, police arrested the 61-year-old suspect at the scene. The case is now being handled by the Homicide Group of the Policía Nacional.
Telecinco identified the deceased as Ventura F. J., a detail that may be relevant for future court or municipal records.
The suspect is expected to appear before a judge on Tuesday, who will decide whether he stays in custody or is released while the investigation continues. Both brothers reportedly had previous records for minor offenses. Telecinco notes that the suspect's past infractions could affect how the court views the case and any risk he might pose.
Police are investigating the circumstances of the killing. Forensic teams have collected evidence, and neighbors say the brothers' relationship had been tense for some time. Authorities are working to piece together what happened in the lead-up to the stabbing. COPE reports that the case has already entered the judicial phase, with the suspect due in court soon after his arrest.
While the story has not made national headlines, it reflects ongoing problems faced by families dealing with addiction and financial stress in urban neighborhoods. Torreblanca, a working-class area on Seville's outskirts, has seen similar incidents before, often tied to money or substance abuse. In this case, a long-standing conflict and personal struggles quickly turned a family argument into a fatal attack.
Europa Press included the incident in its regional news feed for Seville, confirming that the story has received significant attention in the local media landscape. Both Telecinco and COPE emphasize that the motive for the conflict was the alleged theft of fifty euros intended for drug purchase, a detail consistently reported across major Spanish outlets.
As the investigation continues, the court will weigh the evidence and testimony collected by police. The brothers' history with law enforcement may play a role in the court's decision, but the main issue remains: a life lost over fifty euros. The case highlights how quickly everyday disputes can turn violent, especially when addiction and old resentments are involved.
