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Knife Assault on La Mina Professor Raises Safety Alarm

The Mossos d’Esquadra’s probe is under way, with the assailant still at large.

Overview

  • The 45-year-old professor was attacked on May 27 at 2:30 PM near his car outside the La Mina institute, sustaining superficial stab wounds to his back and buttocks.
  • The assailant shouted “Toma, profe, por listo” before pushing the teacher against his vehicle and kicking him in the genitals.
  • After seeking refuge inside the institute, the professor was treated for minor injuries at Barcelona’s Hospital del Mar and discharged the same day.
  • Mossos d’Esquadra opened an investigation into the incident and are awaiting the professor’s formal complaint while the attacker remains at large.
  • Local officials, including Alcaldesa Filo Cañete, condemned the violence and pledged enhanced security measures for educators in light of La Mina’s history of conflict.