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Three people arrested for robberies in Alicante and Madrid

Three males have been arrested by the Guardia Civil for their involvement in a robbery at a house in Agost as part of the Plan against Home Robberies. One of them is also accused of committing another heist at the end of the previous year in a posh residence on Madrid’s “Golden Mile.” The primary perpetrator of these incidents has been ordered to serve a provisional prison sentence by the legal authority.
After being robbed at her home, an Agost homeowner filed a report on January 18th, which sparked the investigation. By climbing inside and breaking through a window, the criminals were able to enter the property and take more than 4,000 euros in cash and jewellery.
Given these circumstances, the Guardia Civil of Novelda’s Investigation Area agents began an investigation to shed light on the crime. In order to identify the car used in the crime, they first studied footage from security cameras situated around the municipality and close to the residence.
The car was registered under the name of a 42-year-old Ukrainian national who leased 18 of his vehicles to unaffiliated third parties. Following the inquiry, an operation was conducted in the city of Alicante on February 6th; the person was found and taken into custody.
After more investigation, the driver of the car was identified as a 48-year-old Russian national who was detained in the town of Finestrat on suspicion of being involved in the incidents.
The heist was committed by the third suspect, a 45-year-old Georgian national with a history of property offences. Since he had no known address and no family, friends, or employment in Spain, it was very challenging to find him. He was also the target of a National Police search and arrest order for allegedly participating in a second heist at the end of 2024 in a posh residence on Madrid’s “Golden Mile,” when he took cash and a number of valuables.
Police intelligence investigation revealed that this person would be flying from Romania to Spain on the evening of February 22nd. His arrest in the arrivals terminal was the result of a special operation that was set up at the Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport in response to this information. The Fiscal and Border Analysis and Investigation Unit (UDAIFF) assisted the agents in this intervention.
The latter detainee, who is charged with two crimes of burglary inside a home, was placed at the disposal of the Court of Duty and Instruction of the Judicial District of Elche, which ordered his immediate remand in custody.
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Driver arrested, one dead and two injured after car hits cyclists in Calpe

In El Mascarat, a motorist allegedly struck a large group of cyclists after veering off the road on the N-332 highway, passing through Calpe. The incident resulted in the death of one person and the hospitalisation of a 14-year-old child, the deceased’s son, with a fractured femur. The 20-year-old car driver has been arrested by the Guardia Civil and charged with three offences: injury, homicide, and violation of road safety.

At approximately 11:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, April 20th, the catastrophic incident transpired. Two Emergency Medical Assistance Service (SAMU) units, a Basic Life Support (BLS) unit, and a medical helicopter were initially mobilised by the CICU (Centre for Emergency Medical Assistance). The cyclist’s death was verified by medical services after he fell off the cliff following the violent collision. His 14-year-old son was transported to Dénia Hospital due to a fractured femur. In addition, an additional 20-year-old man was treated for anxiety attacks and released on the scene.
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Firefighters extinguish fire in a restaurant in the centre of Murcia

A fire that erupted in the early hours of Friday April 18th was extinguished by the firefighters of Murcia. Sources from the Firefighting Service say that the incident happened at a restaurant located in the heart of Murcia, at Plaza de las Flores.
In the early morning, the kitchen on the first floor of the establishment was the site of a fire that began at approximately 1:00 a.m. and did not result in any injuries.

Thirteen rescuers and three fire engines were dispatched to the location. The personnel successfully extinguished the fire and returned to their base one hour later.
The square was cordoned off by the Murcia Local Police to mitigate potential hazards, according to the same sources.
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Two years in prison for smashing a glass in a young man’s face

The Alicante Court has sentenced a 33-year-old man to two years in prison for assaulting another man and causing facial injuries by breaking a glass during a dispute at a nightclub in Aspe.
The defendant, who was 27 years old at the time, arrived at the establishment with three other unidentified individuals at approximately 5:10 a.m. on February 17th, 2019. The altercation ensued within the establishment.
The victim was involved in an incident with the four for reasons that remain unexplained. The defendant struck him in the face with a glass, resulting in a fracture that needed medical attention, and the four individuals who were present at the time began punching and shoving him.
The victim, who was 22 years old at the time of the incident, required 63 days to recuperate from the injuries sustained in the attack, according to the sentence issued by a court in the Tenth Section.
At the commencement of the April 14th hearing, the defendant acknowledged the assault after reaching a resolution with respect to the allegations. Consequently, the sentence determines that he is guilty of the offence of bodily injury with deformity. Consequently, he is sentenced to two years in prison, with the sentence suspended.
Additionally, the court ruling mandates that the victim be prohibited from approaching within 300 metres for a period of three years and that he be awarded €9,000 in compensation, with the obligation to pay the sum in monthly instalments of €500.
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