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Madrid Police Detain Father Who Brandished Machete at Youth Football Coach

The case reflects growing tensions around youth matches that police now closely monitor.

Overview

  • Policía Nacional detained the man at a Hortaleza field after a confrontation over his son's lack of playing time.
  • Officers recovered a 63-centimetre machete with an approximately 45-centimetre blade from the suspect's vehicle.
  • Witnesses and the Grupo de Atención al Ciudadano alerted nearby officers, enabling a rapid response.
  • No injuries were reported, as police intervened before the weapon was used.
  • The detainee was held for alleged illegal possession of a prohibited weapon and placed at the disposal of judicial authorities.