Police rescue domestic violence victim in Almonte

Police in Almonte, Huelva, have arrested a 25-year-old Ecuadorian national on suspicion of the criminal assault and kidnapping of his former girlfriend whom he allegedly handcuffed, sedated and, on several occasions, sexually assaulted her.

Police find body of murdered woman

Guardia Civil officers have reportedly found the remains of the pregnant woman who was killed by her partner in Cifuentes, Guadalajara.

Man confesses to killing pregnant partner

A man has been arrested in Cifuentes, Guadalajara, for allegedly killing his partner. She was seven months pregnant and disappeared last month.

Fewer cases of domestic violence in Nerja so far this year

In 2011, there were 69 official complaints made in Nerja relating to domestic violence. During 2012, this figure fell to a total of 55, a step in the right direction. In 2013 so far, there have been 16 complaints, including two from minors, although in 9 cases the complaints were withdrawn.

Domestic violence fatality in Jerez

A 22 year old woman in Jerez has become the fifth domestic violence fatality in Andalucia so far this year after being stabbed to death, allegedly by her former partner and father of her son who was caught still with the murder weapon in his possession.