A young man has been arrested by the Ertzaintza accused of a knife attack during a fight that took place in Bilbao's Ribera de Deusto. The incident occurred early on Sunday morning when two groups of youths became involved in a brawl in a public place.
According to a spokesperson for the Basque Government's Security Department, the assault happened around 4:40 AM. In the midst of the scuffle, one of the individuals stabbed another, causing a bleeding wound. The injured party, aged 45, received medical attention but did not require hospitalization.
The knife attack occurred during a fight between two groups of youths in a public place early in the morning.
Alerted by residents, several units of the Ertzaintza (Basque Police) arrived at the scene. Officers requested an ambulance from Osakidetza (Basque Health Service) to treat the injured person. After taking statements from witnesses, they identified the alleged assailant, who was arrested on charges of aggravated assault with a bladed weapon and taken to the central police station in Ibarrekolanda.
Residents of Ribera de Deusto have been suffering the consequences of the occupation of abandoned pavilions in the area for years. The planned demolition of several buildings to advance urban development has been halted due to the presence of dozens of homeless individuals residing within them.
