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Two Stepbrothers Detained in Vinalesa Attack That Left Off-Duty Officer in a Coma

Investigators say municipal camera images led them to the suspects.

Overview

  • Guardia Civil, with support from National Police and local officers, arrested a 21-year-old and a 15-year-old overnight in Burjassot after identifying them as alleged attackers.
  • The 41-year-old National Police officer remains in an induced coma at Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia with a reserved prognosis.
  • Investigators' main hypothesis is that the officer interrupted an attempted theft and was struck in the head with a stone.
  • A stone recovered near the victim is being examined by criminalistics specialists for possible biological evidence.
  • The suspects were pinpointed through reviews of municipal and private CCTV, a coordinated operation was carried out at the 613 Viviendas estate, the older detainee has a record of repeated police interventions and psychiatric treatment, and juvenile procedures will apply to the 15-year-old.