A man killed his ex-partner, a 44-year-old woman, in a shopping mall in Murcia

A man has been arrested in the Murciana town of Puerto Lumbreras on charges of stabbing his ex-partner, a 44-year-oldwoman, to death in a shopping mall in Murcia\u00A0.

The arrest took place at 00:15 in Puerto Lumbreras, whenthe alleged murderer was on his way to Granada.

Accordingtothe Superior Courtof Justice of the Region of Murcia (TSJMU), he is charged with the offences of "murder and violation of sentence" for having been convicted of ill-treatment and for having been subject to a restraining order prohibiting him from approaching less than 500 metres from the woman.

The magistrate further attributes the "provisional guardianship of the minor daughter" of the couple to the "competent public body" of the Government of the Region of Murcia for the implementationof"appropriate protective measures".

The man arrested in Benahavis confessed to the murder.

On the other hand, the man arrested for the murder of a 45-year-old woman in Benahavis, Malaga, has confessed to being the murderer in a note he wrote on his escape and left on the doorstep of a friend's home, which he found and handed over to the Civil Guard.

The victim was found in his home on 21 July with a deep wound to the neck. Previously, a neighbour called 112 when he heard cries for help. The investigation led to the suspect's discovery 10 days later, hidden in themountain. Once surrounded by officers, he cut his neck. He was arrested after being treated by health personnel.

The detainee and the victim had a sentimental relationship between 2018 and 2020 and, after being contacted again years later, shared a flat. The Civil Guard charges him with murder and sexual assault in the area of gender-based violence.