Spanish National Police have arrested a 59-year-old Spanish man following the fatal stabbing of his 52-year-old partner of Guatemalan origin. The attack took place on a Tuesday in the entranceway of a residential housing complex in Madrid.
The suspect was apprehended as the alleged perpetrator of what authorities and reports have classified as a gender-related homicide, or 'asesinato machista'. The victim suffered five stab wounds during the incident.
Authorities continue to process the case, which adds to ongoing concerns regarding gender-based violence in the region. Further details regarding the investigation have not yet been released.
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