A man was arrested in Ferrol, A⁣ Coruña, Spain, ​on Saturday, August 23, 2024, following reports⁢ of discharging‍ a ⁣firearm⁤ and temporarily ⁣taking his young son following‍ a domestic‍ dispute. The incident⁣ occurred ‍around‍ 6:30 AM in ‌the Bazán Crossing ⁢area, according to municipal sources.

Details of the Incident

Following⁤ an argument with a partner, the suspect allegedly fired several shots into the air before leaving their residence with their youngest child. Authorities quickly located both the⁣ man​ and the child at another ‍property,⁢ where⁣ the father voluntarily surrendered to local police for arrest.

The child⁤ is ‍now in⁣ the care of their ⁤mother,as confirmed by officials. The incident is being investigated as an act of⁣ gender-based violence.

Timing and Local Context

This event unfolded during the opening hours of the city’s annual fiestas,⁣ which commenced on Friday with a ⁤proclamation reading and a concert by Omar Montes in the Plaza de⁢ Armas. The timing‍ underscores the ⁢ongoing⁢ need for vigilance ⁢and support services⁤ during periods of heightened community ⁣activity.