The Mossos d'Esquadra have intervened in a situation of serious public disorder in Sant Jaume dels Domenys that required the deployment of several officers to restore normality in the area. The incident began when a man approached a commercial establishment with the intention of buying tobacco at a time when the business was about to close.
Risk and Disarmament Situation
Upon receiving a refusal from the establishment's staff, the alleged perpetrator took out a large machete and used it to threaten the people who were nearby.
The individual's behavior generated strong panic among the neighbors, who feared for their physical integrity due to the possibility that the subject would lash out at anyone who approached him. The arrival of several patrols allowed for swift action to subdue the man and disarm him without major damage occurring.
Workload and prior knowledge
The detainee has been placed at the disposal of the judicial authorities accused of threats, assault on law enforcement officers, and robbery with violence. The investigation of the facts has revealed that the man has accumulated 48 previous convictions for different criminal offenses. Various residents of the municipality have told the press that it is common to see him in the town acting violently, as well as in neighboring Sant Jaume dels Domenys, where he is also known for his disruptive behavior.