Police arrest man over partner's death in Cornellà de Llobregat

Catalan police, the Mossos d'Esquadra, arrested a 34-year-old man on Sunday morning after the death of a woman, his partner, in Cornellà de Llobregat. 

The incident took place at around 2.30am in a home in the Gavarra neighborhood of the city, just outside Barcelona. 

According to police, they received a call to attend an incident where a woman had been injured. 

When they arrived at the scene, they located the woman, who had suffered several stab wounds. She was resuscitated but eventually died. 

A criminal investigation has begun. 

Cornellà City Council has declared three days of mourning and organized a rally for 7pm on Sunday.

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