The Mossos d’Esquadra opened a criminal investigation after officers found the body of a missing woman with signs of violence in Soses (Lleida) late Saturday night. The case, supervised by the Division of Criminal Investigation (DIC), remains sealed while authorities work to clarify the circumstances. The woman was reported missing around 22:45, and her body was found soon afterward, information from an official police statement released Sunday. Catalan news outlet ElCaso reported that she had gone out to walk her dog and was found beneath a bridge.
In a separate incident in Tossa de Mar (Girona), Catalan police are searching for a man suspected of setting fire to the home where his former partner and their minor child live. The suspect, who was subject to a restraining order prohibiting contact with the woman, allegedly appeared at the property on Saturday afternoon, before the fire broke out. Police sources confirmed to Europa Press that the search is ongoing and the investigation remains open.
The Mossos d’Esquadra have released no further details about the identity of the Soses victim or the suspected arsonist in Girona, citing the confidential nature of the investigations. The cases have drawn attention to violent crime and domestic incidents in Catalonia, amid broader discussions about public safety and the effectiveness of protective measures for at-risk individuals. Spain’s General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ) recorded 55,712 complaints of gender-based violence and 50,106 women victims in the second quarter of 2026. Compared with the same period in 2025, complaints rose 9.81% and the number of recorded victims increased 7.64%.
The CGPJ recorded a victim rate of 16 women per 10,000 in Catalonia from April to June 2026, compared with a national rate of 20 per 10,000. These quarterly figures track judicially recorded cases and provide broader context; they do not determine the circumstances or legal classification of the Soses investigation. Separately, the Ministry of Equality’s official count reached 43 women killed by gender-based violence in Spain in 2026, bringing the cumulative total since 2003 to 1,384. That national count includes cases formally classified as gender-based violence.
Recent months have brought a series of high-profile emergencies across the country, drawing attention to Spanish authorities’ rapid response. For example, a recent aviation incident involving a Ryanair flight highlighted the challenges emergency services face in crisis situations. The circumstances differ, but the Soses and Tossa de Mar cases reinforce the importance of swift police action and continued vigilance to protect vulnerable residents.
In Spain, the Mossos d’Esquadra are Catalonia’s basic police force, handling routine law enforcement and complex criminal investigations. The Division of Criminal Investigation (DIC) handles the most serious cases and often works under strict confidentiality to preserve evidence and protect those involved. Authorities are expected to provide updates as the investigations progress and more information can be shared without compromising their work.
