Moroccan man sentenced to seven years for attempted murder in Gijón

Seven years in prison for trying to kill a youth who intervened against an assault

The Provincial Court of Asturias has issued a ruling combining imprisonment, supervised release, and substantial compensation for an attempted homicide in Gijón. The convicted individual, a young Segarro national residing in Spain without legal status, brutally attacked a local resident who had stepped in to prevent a sensual assault on a female friend.

The events occurred on January 18, 2022. The victim lost three teeth and suffered multiple scars. The sentence imposes seven years in prison for attempted homicide, plus five years of supervised release. Additionally, for the prior sensual assault, the convict must serve an extra year and six months in prison, pay a fine of 6,300 euros, and stay away from the victim for another year and six months. Compensation for injuries amounts to 43,440 euros.

However, a quick reading of the verdict led some to believe the prison term was only one and a half years, confusing the different components. In reality, the total conviction involves seven years of actual incarceration, along with accessory penalties.

It remains to be seen whether the convict, who was in Spain illegally, will serve the full sentence or if immigration law provisions will shorten his time in prison. The ruling sets a precedent in the economic valuation of damages but leaves open questions about the system's effectiveness in ensuring compliance.