Overview

• A neighbor at Enrique Velasco 24 reported receiving napkins reading “Necesito ayuda urgente” and warning of weapons, prompting a 091 call.
• Police spoke with the man at a window, firefighters forced entry, and the victim was taken to Hospital Gregorio Marañón with bruising and a facial injury.
• The primary suspect was arrested upon returning to the flat and, according to police sources, remains in pretrial custody.
• Authorities are investigating alleged illegal detention, torture, injuries and illicit weapons possession.
• Police describe the pair as acquaintances and cite a dispute over the victim’s anticipated payments, while reports differ on whether the rescue occurred on September 8 or 11.