Man Arrested in Marbella After Hostage Situation
A man was taken into custody in Marbella following a tense standoff in which he held his flatmate hostage at knifepoint. The incident occurred in his home, where he had barricaded himself for several hours. The situation was resolved without any injuries, thanks to a police negotiator who persuaded the man to surrender his weapon.
Details About the Detained Man
The man, a Spanish national, resides in Calle Guadalajara, in the town of San Pedro Alcántara. His neighbours, who have known him his entire life, revealed that he was formerly a butane gas delivery man. However, his behaviour changed significantly following the death of his mother a few years ago.
Previous Police Interventions
In the weeks leading up to the incident, both the Local and National Police had been called to the area multiple times. The man had reportedly been throwing stones and flower pots at his neighbours. On the morning of Thursday, 6 June, police were once again called to the scene.
The Hostage Situation
During the initial police intervention, officers were unsuccessful in arresting the man. He subsequently armed himself with a large kitchen knife, barricaded himself inside his home, and took his flatmate hostage. Despite rumours that he had stabbed his flatmate, these claims were quickly dismissed.
The Police Operation
The standoff led to a large-scale police operation, with officers stationed around the building and on the roof. A drone was also deployed to monitor potential escape routes. The hostage situation lasted the entire morning until a National Police negotiator successfully convinced the man to surrender his weapon and allow officers to enter.
The Aftermath
At approximately 1.45pm, the hostage emerged from the building, visibly shaken but unharmed, to the applause of local residents. This incident occurred just a week after another man, known as ‘El Chumbo’, had the Guardia Civil on high alert after barricading himself in his home in Campillos with a shotgun. Despite a police cordon, ‘El Chumbo’ managed to escape and was arrested 48 hours later.
