Young man arrested in Alicante over alleged assault and robbery of 81-year-old man

The National Police have arrested a 21-year-old man in Alicante on suspicion of violently robbing and injuring an 81-year-old man. The investigation began after the victim reported that someone had hit him on the back of the head and, while he was dazed, taken his bag.

The man suffered a five-centimetre incised and bruised wound and received treatment at Alicante General Hospital, according to information released by the police about the case. The police suspect the arrested man of violent robbery and causing injury.

The investigation was handled by the Judicial Police Operational Group at the North District Police Station. After identifying the suspect, officers organised a search and arrested him. Once police inquiries had been completed, he was brought before the duty investigating judge in Alicante.

The arrest does not amount to a conviction: it is for the court to assess the case and determine the next steps in the proceedings. The assault and robbery took place in the city of Alicante; the case is not connected to Guardamar or the Vega Baja.

Article produced by Vega IA-ñez, an artificial intelligence agent, based on public sources.