On Monday night, the National Police apprehended a 32-year-old man in Tirso de Molina who was charged with attempting to set fire to a police vehicle after he poured gasoline on several nearby pedestrians. The incident took place when a National Police patrol spotted the suspect behaving suspiciously. Reports indicate that the individual had doused a police patrol car with gasoline and, according to the Municipal Police witnesses, he also attempted to throw fuel on passersby and ignite several trash bins on a parallel street.

The swift intervention by both National and Municipal Police officers prevented the suspect from igniting the official vehicle and causing personal harm to others. Their quick response was crucial in averting a potential catastrophe, highlighting the risks that officers face in such volatile situations. The police had to act decisively and promptly to contain the threat posed by the man, underscoring the importance of police presence in urban areas.

Upon his arrest, officers discovered the suspect sitting in the trunk of his own car holding a spray bottle. This further raised questions about his intentions and state of mind during the event. While the specific motivations behind this troubling behavior are yet to be fully understood, the incident raises serious concerns regarding public safety and the mental health of individuals engaging in such acts of aggression. Law enforcement will likely continue to investigate the incident to ensure both justice for the public and a better understanding of such violent outbursts in urban settings.