23-year-old man arrested in Barcelona for homicide of partner in France

Crime in Aubervilliers took place in summer, authorities issued European arrest warrant

Officers of Catalan police Mossos d'Esquadra
Officers of Catalan police Mossos d'Esquadra / Gemma Sánchez Bonel
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December 23, 2024 10:04 AM

Catalan Mossos d'Esquadra police on Thursday arrested a 23-year-old man with a European arrest warrant for the homicide of his partner in France.

The crime occurred in the summer in Aubervilliers, north of Paris, and French judicial authorities issued an arrest warrant.

On June 20, two people left the injured victim, a 25-year-old woman with noticeable signs of violence, in a French hospital. She died on July 3.

Investigations led to the arrest of a man as the alleged perpetrator.

Police chased a group of three people on December 19 after they saw the patrol.

Women suffering from gender-based violence can call the free and confidential hotline +34 900 900 120. The emergency services number is 112.

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