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Backpacker arrested for false robbery claim

After reporting that he had been the victim of a vicious knife attack on an Alicante street, a 40-year-old Colombian man was arrested by the National Police for posing as a criminal. The individual who was arrested acknowledged that he had made up some of the events, but he told the police that he had no insurance, despite suspicions that the goal was to get paid by an insurance company.

The man who was arrested for feigning a crime told the police that two men had approached him on the street, taken the rucksack he was holding, and threatened him with a switchblade during the altercation. According to his version, he gave up his possessions out of terror, and the criminals ran away.

He stated that he had a laptop, bank card, company documents, and his car keys in his backpack. However, the officers’ early police investigations made them doubt the complainant’s version of events.

The complainant was called back by the police to elaborate on his account and provide further details. According to the authorities, the individual went to the Northern authorities Station in Alicante and was evasive and anxious during the interrogation until he eventually acknowledged that he had changed his account of events.

As he had stated in his first testimony, the man acknowledged that his rucksack had been stolen, but he did so without threatening him or using a weapon. Additionally, he said that the accused burglars had used his debit card to pay 40 euros at a café.

Upon examining the transactions made using the pilfered card, the agents found that the purchase was for a mobile churro stand, where such a high amount of money was uncommon, rather than a bar or café. By supplementing the existing evidence, this proof demonstrated the complaint’s partial falsehood.

The proceedings were brought to the notice of the on-duty Alicante court, and the detainee had no criminal history.

The National Police remind people that making a fake report is illegal and can have serious repercussions. Furthermore, this kind of activity wastes resources that could be utilised to protect actual victims and solve actual crimes.

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Zombie Survival comes to Orihuela

The ‘Survival zombie’ challenge, an interactive event set in several streets, will be held for the first time in Orihuela. Participants will be immersed in a post-apocalyptic narrative that is full of intrigue, action, and difficulties. “Orihuela will become, for one night, the scene of a survival story,” remarks Youth Councillor Anabel García. This event is scheduled for Saturday March 22nd and has been a huge success in a number of Spanish cities. Participants will receive preliminary instructions and the required materials to start the game at the Gabriel Miró roundabout at 10 p.m. As the game progresses, players will have to find the remaining sites by completing tasks and tests at various spots throughout the city. Fifty performers will work together to create the story and portray characters that will engage with the gamers along the way. The participants will feel as though they are in a horror film thanks to these actors’ superb character development.

With the help of the City Council, admission is 16.50 euros, with a 50% discount for those who are registered in Orihuela. Participants must show identification at the La Lonja auditorium in order to check in and obtain the required materials. You can register on the survivalzombie.es website right now.

Young folks 14 years of age and up are the target audience. It is advised that adults accompany minors to the event. It’s also crucial to remember that in order to register on their own, people must be of legal age. This event is being arranged for the first time, and the councillor encourages young people to take part in order “to experience the city in a different way and immerse themselves in an adventure of fun and strategy.”

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Man accused of raping a disabled woman could serve 14 years

The trial of a man accused of sexually assaulting a disabled lady in a town in the Vega Baja region is scheduled for tomorrow, Friday March 7th, in Elche.

According to the prosecution, the victim and the defendant were near the municipal sports centre at around 10:00 p.m. when the defendant threw the woman to the ground and forced himself on her sexually in spite of her protests and resistance.

For the offence of sexual assault with penetration of a person in need of special protection, the Public Prosecutor’s Office is asking for 14 years in jail.

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A fire at a pyrotechnics factory injures two

A fire that began in a fireworks factory in the Fontcalent neighbourhood of the municipality of Alicante has injured two people.

AToday Emergencias 112 Comunitat Valenciana were called to a fire at a fireworks factory.

In addition to two helicopters (one medical) and a drone from the Alicante City Council fire department, three units from the Alicante Provincial Fire Brigade, five units from Alicante City Council Firefighters, two ambulances, and a basic life support (BLS) unit have been sent to the area to offer medical assistance.

As well as this, High-speed trains between Alicante Terminal and Monforte del Cid have been suspended at the request of the fire brigade, affecting trains running between Alicante/Murcia and Madrid.