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18 Aug 2024 | 01:12 PM UTC

Spain: Police activity ongoing in Mocejon Aug. 18 following earlier stabbing incident

Police activity ongoing near sports center in Mocejon, Spain, Aug. 18 following earlier stabbing incident. Increased security ongoing.

Warning

Police activity is ongoing in Mocejon following a stabbing that occurred at the Angel Tardio Sports Center, on the morning of Aug. 18. According to reports, an unidentified individual stabbed a child at the side of a football pitch, resulting in the child's death. Police and emergency services are deployed in the area as investigations are ongoing; no suspect has been apprehended so far. The reason for the stabbing remains unclear.

Increased security is almost certain in the area in the coming hours. Enhanced ID checks by authorities are likely to occur near the incident area until the suspect is apprehended. Localized road travel and transport disruptions are likely. Mocejon is located 10.5 km (6.5 miles) northeast of Toledo.

Allow for extra travel time if traveling near the affected area. Heed instructions from authorities.