Man Arrested for Beating Partner with Broom in La Massana

Police in La Massana arrested a 45-year-old resident on Wednesday evening after neighbours reported hearing screams from a shared home around 9pm. Officers arrived to find the man had assaulted his partner with a broom handle, leaving injuries consistent with blows from a stick. Although the wounds were not severe, the incident prompted an immediate detention.

The woman, who had not filed any prior complaints, admitted to investigators that she had endured similar abuse for a year. The man has a history of gender-based violence convictions, making this episode particularly alarming for authorities.

The following day, he appeared before a judge under an expedited procedure. Despite his record suggesting a custodial sentence, he received a suspended penalty instead. He has been ordered to leave the shared home and maintain a strict distance from his partner, who has now chosen to press charges.

Neighbours alerted police after a disturbance escalated, crossing what investigators described as a critical threshold. No further details on the woman's condition have been released, and authorities have not commented on whether additional charges may follow.