A ‘GOOD Samaritan’ who stepped in to protect a woman during an alleged knife attack ended up losing a kidney after taking several knife thrusts.
The incident occurred in Malaga at about 6.30pm on Monday, October 19. The victim was taken to hospital, where he remains in the intensive care unit (ICU).
Police arrested a suspect nearby after he fled the scene. The suspect, who was wearing a grey sweatshirt, resisted officers during his arrest.
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According to reports, the suspect has a long criminal record, including offences involving robbery, theft and fraud.
Diario SUR reported that the suspect, who is originally from Colombia, is homeless and had been sleeping at a nearby construction site for about two weeks. He was with his partner when the incident happened.
Earlier that afternoon, at around 5pm, he had reportedly been drinking and had an altercation with an acquaintance.
The victim is also said to have known the suspect and lived in the area.
The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to establish exactly what led to the attack.
It is unknown what happened to the woman who was attacked and what caused the fight.
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