20-Year-Old Nigerian Man Fatally Stabbed in Madrid Park, Suspect Arrested

A 20-year-old Nigerian man was stabbed twice in the chest in Paraso Park, San Blas district of Madrid, on May 5, 2026. The attack occurred around 7:15 a.m. and left the young man with fatal injuries. Witnesses say the victim argued with a 38-year-old Moroccan individual who then drew a knife and assaulted him. Madrid Emergencies and National Police officers arrived quickly and performed CPR, but the victim could not be saved after thirty minutes of resuscitation efforts. The suspect, described by bystanders as homeless and struggling with drug dependency, fled the scene but was intercepted an hour later on a nearby street. Investigators, citing local reports, believe the confrontation may have been related to narcotics. Forensic teams are still examining the park.

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