A 10-year-old boy has died after he was allegedly
attacked with a machete by his father in Cabo Blanco, a village near the
popular holiday resort of Los Cristianos in Tenerife.
The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of
February 20 and has left residents of the quiet community in shock. The boy’s
mother was also seriously injured in the attack and is currently in hospital
receiving treatment for severe wounds to her arms and legs. She is reported to
be fighting for her life.
Officers from the Guardia Civil were alerted to the
situation at about 1 a.m. following reports of an armed individual inside a
home. Upon arrival, police encountered a tense standoff with the suspect,
described as a 34-year-old man.
Authorities said the situation escalated when the man
allegedly attacked one of the officers with a machete. Police responded by
opening fire, fatally shooting the suspect at the scene.
The injured officer was taken to hospital and is
expected to undergo surgery. Initial reports indicate that his injuries are not
life-threatening.
Officers from the Policía Local de Arona assisted at
the scene, providing emergency care to the injured woman and applying a
tourniquet due to the severity of her injuries.
The mayor of Arona, Fátima Lemes, confirmed the
incident in a statement to local media, explaining that authorities received
multiple calls about an armed person inside the property. After entering and
searching the house, officers discovered the boy’s lifeless body.
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the
attack are ongoing.
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