Sevilla has experienced a number of armed robberies in the past week, one resulting in a fatality. Yesterday, at around 10:30, an armed individual wearing a crash helmet attempted to rob the Mercadona supermarket in calle Perafán de Ribera in the Macarena district of the city. His attempt was unsuccessful and he left empty-handed, making his getaway on a motorbike.
Construction strike in Sevilla starts today
Today sees the start of a five day strike by around 87,000 construction workers in Sevilla province.
Body found in bar
Police in Sevilla discovered the body of a man in a bar in the Triana district of the city, the cause of death being multiple stab wounds.
Driver involved in fatal accident was over the limit
Police in Sevilla located and detained the driver of a vehicle which was involved in a fatal accident earlier in the day.
Fetus found in Còrdoba garden
A human fetus, thought to be about 12 weeks, has been found in a garden in Córdoba.
Minibus driver detained in Sevilla
A group of 19 people on a bachelor party in Sevilla decided to do the right thing and hire a minibus rather than risk drinking and driving. However,…
Train delayed due to body on the line
The Sevilla-Huelva train service was interrupted yesterday after someone reported seeing a body on the line.
Case against mayor finally shelved
A court in Sevilla has finally shelved a case brought against the former mayor of Tomares. Antonia Hierro, for the embezzlement of public funds.
Football
Sevilla hopes of a Champions League football next season were not helped by a 4-1 loss to Almería yesterday.
Human bonfire
The Emergency Services were called to calle Marruecos in Almería after a man was reported to be on fire.