Barcelona — A man was stabbed on Thursday evening in the busy Plaça de Catalunya following a heated argument, in an incident that has once again raised concerns about public safety in the city.
According to the Guàrdia Urbana de Barcelona, the घटना occurred at approximately 6:45 p.m. when two middle-aged men began arguing near a cluster of bars in the area. The reasons for the dispute remain unknown.
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Argument Escalates Into Violence
Witnesses reported that the confrontation quickly escalated. One of the men allegedly produced a sharp object and used it to stab the other. Bystanders intervened, managing to separate and restrain those involved before police arrived. Officers detained the suspected attacker at the scene without further incident.
Victim Hospitalized, Not Seriously Injured
Emergency medical teams from the Sistema d’Emergències Mèdiques treated the event man at the scene before transporting him to a nearby hospital. Initial reports indicate that his injuries are not life-threatening.
Authorities also noted that both individuals appeared to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of the altercation.
Growing Concerns Over Knife Incidents
The event adds to a series of recent knife-related incidents in Barcelona. Just last week during the Sant Jordi festivities, a man attacked another with a machete on Carrer Diputació, causing facial injuries before fleeing.
In a separate incident the following day, a man fatally stabbed his 92-year-old mother at a healthcare facility.
Investigation Ongoing
Police have launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the latest stabbing. While the suspect remains in custody, authorities have not disclosed further details about those involved.
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The event has renewed debate over urban safety and the handling of violent incidents in one of Spain’s most visited cities.
