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Man Arrested in Torrent Over Alleged Sexual Assault and Domestic Abuse

No information has been released about any prior record for the suspect.

Overview

  • National Police detained a 37-year-old in Torrent, Valencia, as the suspected perpetrator of sexual assault and domestic abuse.
  • The response followed a Christmas Eve 112 call reporting that a man was attempting to assault his partner's roommate.
  • Police say the suspect allegedly groped the roommate while she was intoxicated and asleep, without her consent.
  • When confronted, he allegedly grabbed his partner by the neck, struck her in the chest, issued death threats, and brandished a kitchen knife to force her into a room.
  • Officers found the man in underwear, nervous and trying to flee, observed injuries consistent with the account, arrested him, and referred the case to a judge as the investigation continues.