A man was severely injured in a stabbing attack on a public street in El Matorral in Fuerteventura last night (Monday), according to a report from the Emergency Services Coordination Centre (CECOES).
They received an emergency call at 8:25pm reporting that a man had been stabbed and needed urgent medical assistance, so dispatched the necessary emergency services to the church square in El Matorral, the location given by the caller.
Upon arrival, SUC medical personnel attended to the injured man, who suffered a severe cut in the lower abdomen. After stabilising his condition, he was taken to the Hospital General de Fuerteventura Virgen de la Peña by ambulance, where he was admitted in serious condition.
The National Police quickly initiated an investigation into the assault and began conducting the necessary procedures to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack, while the Local Police provided support and collaborated with their national counterparts during the response and subsequent investigation.
As of the latest updates, the victim, who’s details haven’t been released, remains hospitalised with critical injuries and the authorities are actively investigating the motive behind the attack, and working to identify any suspects involved.
Residents have been urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police.