Domestic fatality in Roquetas de Mar

A 71 year old Spanish man in Roquetas de Mar allegedly killed his 33 year old Russian wife using a shotgun and then took his own life according to the authorities. There was apparently no prior record of complaints of abuse or violence. This is the 59th domestic fatality of 2011 (14 in Andalucia) compared to 73 in 2010.

Man kills ex-partner and then commits suicide

At around 18:00 on Friday, Guardia Civil officers discovered the body of a woman, a 39-year-old Guinea Bissau national, in the Camino de Las Losas in Roquetas de Mar, Almería, apparently killed by her ex-partner, also a Guinea Bissau national.

Stabbing in Roquetas de Mar

Guardia Civil officers in Almeria have arrested a 30 year old man in connection with a stabbing last night in Roquetas de Mar.

Shooting in Roquetas de Mar

A 37 year old Spanish man is in hospital after receiving at least one gunshot wound to the head in an incident in Roquetas de Mar on Monday evening.

Still no news

Friends and relatives of Lourdes García, who has been missing since Saturday afternoon, gathered yesterday at a church in the centre of Roquetas de Mar.

Teacher arrested in Roquetas de Mar

A teacher at the Juan de Orea school in Roquetas de Mar has been arrested on charges of sexually harassing nine children aged 8 and 9 years. Parents of the pupils made a denuncia after noticing a change in behaviour and attitude of both the teacher and the children. According to statements made by the children, the teacher would ‘massage’ …