Terror police in Madrid have used a taser and fired shots at an 18-year-old assailant who reportedly attacked three individuals in a frightening street assault. The young suspect is said to have also attempted to assault the officers while reciting verses from the Quran.
The alarming incident took place in the Puente de Vallecas district on Saturday, after which the suspect escaped and barricaded himself in an apartment, leading to a standoff with law enforcement. He was later taken to Gregorio Maranon Hospital in the city, where he is currently under police supervision. Witnesses stated that he was armed with a small two-inch knife.
Reportedly, an elderly woman suffered neck injuries, while two men, one with severe chest wounds, were also harmed in the attack. The suspect’s brother alerted the authorities, informing them that the suspect was inside the residence with a knife and displaying aggressive behavior.
Authorities classified the event as an “Islamist terrorist incident” and dispatched specialized units for counterterrorism and crowd control to secure the area. Upon gaining entry into the flat, officers tasered the unnamed 18-year-old twice, but he was subsequently shot four times after trying to assault the police. A statement commended the officers for subduing the radicalized individual who had harmed three others.
The victims of the stabbing received medical treatment, and fortunately, none of their injuries are considered life-threatening. This story is developing, and you can stay updated by following us on various platforms or visiting The Mirror homepage.