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Main Suspect in Torre Pacheco Hate Crime Arrested in Gipuzkoa

Ertzaintza’s capture of the suspect in Gipuzkoa underscores a wider crackdown involving 11 detentions with renewed focus on extremist social media networks.

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Local police officers and Spanish civil guard agents take positions during the disturbances in Torre Pacheco, eastern Spain, Friday, July 12, 2025. (Martín C./Europa Press via AP)
Un joven murió tras ser atacado por viudas negras en Ciudadela
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Overview

  • The primary suspect in the unprovoked beating of 68-year-old Domingo was arrested in Rentería as he tried to board a train bound for France.
  • Prosecutors in Cartagena have formally classified the assault as a possible hate crime and continue to lead an active investigation under Elena González.
  • Nine individuals have been detained for participating in violent disturbances and two additional suspects were arrested for facilitating the attacker’s escape and evidence destruction.
  • The Guardia Civil has intercepted far-right activists en route to Torre Pacheco to prevent fresh unrest and has bolstered security checkpoints across the region.
  • Investigators are analysing online hate messaging targeting Maghrebi residents to map extremist networks and their role in inciting the riots.