On August 5, 2025, the mayor of Elche, Pablo Ruz, renewed his call for increased police presence in the Carrús neighborhood following a severe assault on a National Police officer. The incident occurred over the weekend, leaving the officer in intensive care unit (ICU) with critical injuries. The attack has prompted a community response, with local leaders emphasizing the need for additional security measures. The Elche City Council reported that the officer was off-duty when the assault took place, involving multiple assailants, though specific details about the number of attackers remain under investigation. This event marks the second high-profile incident in the area within a month, following a similar case that injured two officers. In response, the council has allocated an additional €500,000 to bolster police patrols, with plans to deploy 15 extra officers starting August 7. The move aims to enhance safety across Elche, a city within the Alicante province with a population of approximately 230,000. Community leaders have scheduled a meeting for August 6 with police representatives to coordinate the new deployment. The initiative follows a 12% increase in reported incidents in Carrús over the past year, according to local police statistics, prompting a broader discussion on public safety in Alicante’s urban areas.
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