Spanish man detained after attempting to burn his lover alive

A horrific incident came to light from the Valencian city of Segorbe on Sunday when a 51-year-old Spanish man was arrested on homicidal charges. He attempted to burn his partner alive by lighting her gown on fire. He broke into the house, sprayed the gown with petrol and set it alight. Thankfully, the woman managed to escape the fire unhurt, by quickly removing her burning gown. However, the fire spread to her living room and kitchen. Firefighters reached the scene on time and doused the fire before it caused any casualties.

The man then fled the scene in a car. After the incident came to light, the Guarda civil searched high and low to locate the accused but to no avail. He later turned himself up in the coastal municipality of Burriana the following evening. The man will be charged with an attempt to murder.

The couple were said to be in a relationship for a year before the woman decided to end it.




The 50-year-old woman is a mother to two daughters from a previous relationship. They were reportedly communicating via WhatsApp till the hour leading up to the event.

FAQs:

1. What is the emergency number in Spain?
   In Spain, you can dial 112 for police assistance from the fire brigade. If you are looking to press charges or report an assault, the number to call is 902 102 112
2. What is the punishment for attempted murder in Spain?
   In Spain, any attempt to murder is a highly punishable offence. The accused can face 10-15 years of rigorous imprisonment if found guilty.
3. What does the Guardia civil do in Spain?
   The Guardia Civil is responsible for maintaining law and order in rural provinces and highways of Spain.