Man arrested after throwing his ex-partner off a balcony in Costa Blanca

Man arrested after throwing his ex-partner off a balcony in Costa Blanca

6/29/23, 8:51 AM By National Police Costa Blanca Photo Credit: National Police

The National Police have arrested a man who is accused of allegedly throwing his ex-partner, who is admitted to hospital, from an apartment balcony in the Valencian town of Xirivella on the Costa Blanca.

The Homicide Group of the Provincial Judicial Police Brigade of Valencia have taken charge of the investigation into the incident for which the man was arrested at 8:15pm last night (Wednesday), according to police sources.

They have also confirmed that the victim has been admitted to hospital for emergency treatment, where she is in serious condition.

The detainee is also accused of violating an active restraining order that his ex-partner had against him, by failing to maintain the specified distance from her.

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