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Gender-based violence Mijas gender-based violence: woman escapes alleged assault by breaking bottle over man's headA local heard the woman's cries and called the police, who arrested the suspect
Irene Quirante
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 14:10
The Guardia Civil have arrested a man for attempted sexual assault in Mijas. According to sources, a local alerted the emergency services after he heard the cries of the woman, who managed to escape by breaking a bottle over the suspect's head.
The events occurred in the early hours of the morning sometime last week. A local resident heard several blows and a woman's cries for help. Fearing that she might be in trouble, he called the emergency services.
The swift intervention of the police was crucial. Upon arrival, the Guardia Civil found a woman who was running around in desperation, as sources have said. The victim told the police that a man with whom she had been having drinks had taken her into a bar and refused to let her leave, allegedly with the intention of sexually assaulting her.
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