A Vox councillor in Sant Cugat was assaulted during a party event on Francesc Macià. The attacker was arrested on site. Vox plans legal action, highlighting ongoing security concerns for party members in Catalonia.
Vox councillor Jordi Guirado was assaulted in broad daylight while working at a party information stand on Francesc Macià in Sant Cugat. The attack left Guirado briefly unconscious and in need of urgent medical care, bringing renewed attention to the safety of political representatives in Catalonia.
The incident happened quickly. A man, accompanied by a woman, approached the Vox booth, shouted insults, and struck Guirado. He fell to the ground and lost consciousness for a short time. Emergency medical teams and Mossos d'Esquadra arrived within minutes, stabilized Guirado, and took him to the hospital. His injuries were not considered serious.
According to independent media reports, after the assault, Jordi Guirado was fitted with a neck brace before being taken to hospital.
Police detained the suspect just meters from the scene and took him into custody for questioning. The attack, which happened in a busy area with bystanders present, has raised concerns about the risks faced by party activists during public events.
Vox leaders quickly announced they would take legal action. The party described the attack as part of a pattern of hostility its members have faced in Catalonia in recent years. Councillor Marcos Rodríguez said that violence would not stop their political work or their commitment to local residents.
Political violence against public figures is not new in Spain. In recent years, confrontations at party events have increased, especially in regions with strong political divisions. As reported earlier, clashes at political gatherings in Barcelona have also led to arrests and injuries, showing the ongoing tensions in Catalan public life.
Santiago Abascal, leader of Vox, publicly condemned the attack and announced that the party would take all possible legal measures. Vox Catalunya also released a statement asserting that they would not be intimidated, while Ignacio Garriga directly accused the Generalitat and the Interior Department of tolerating violence against their members.
Guirado's condition has stabilized, but the incident highlights a broader problem for Spain's democratic institutions: making sure all elected officials can work safely in public. The quick response by Mossos d'Esquadra shows local police are prepared, but repeated incidents like this point to the need for stronger preventive measures. Vox's decision to pursue legal action signals that political intimidation will be challenged in court. As physical attacks on politicians become more common, Catalan authorities face growing pressure to ensure both security and open participation for all parties.
