BLANES, Spain — A dangerous repeat offender has been arrested for attempted murder after attacking two local police officers with a knife while waiting outside a drug treatment center in Blanes. The tense confrontation ended without any injuries to the officers after they drew their firearms and forced the suspect to surrender.
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The incident occurred on the morning of Monday, May 25, at approximately 8:00 a.m. on Carrer Ernest Lluch. The Blanes Local Police received an emergency call from a woman reporting that a man was armed with a knife in the area. A patrol unit was immediately dispatched to the scene, which was located directly outside the Selva Marítima Drug Care and Monitoring Center.
Upon arrival, officers found a highly agitated man, approximately 40 years old, brandishing a knife. According to local reports, the suspect, whose nationality has not been disclosed, was waiting for the facility to open so he could receive his scheduled dose of methadone. When the officers approached him, the individual became violently aggressive and lunged at them, attempting to stab the officers multiple times.
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Despite the repeated attacks, the suspect failed to strike either of the officers. In response to the lethal threat, the officers drew their service weapons and aimed them at the attacker, ordering him to stop and drop the knife. Although the deployment of a Taser was considered to subdue the man, the suspect ultimately surrendered to the armed officers without further resistance. He was subsequently arrested and charged with attempted murder.
Following his detention, the suspect was brought before a judge to face the severe charges. The judicial authority ordered his release with pending charges, allowing him to await further legal proceedings out of custody. The swift and decisive actions of the responding officers prevented any casualties during the violent encounter, ensuring the safety of the public and law enforcement personnel in the area.
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As the investigation continues, authorities are reviewing the circumstances surrounding the incident and the suspect’s extensive criminal history.
