Prosecutors Seek 14-Year Prison Term
The Public Prosecutor's Office is seeking a 14-year prison sentence for a man accused of killing another man by stabbing him during a street argument in Terrassa, Barcelona province, in 2024. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday 14th September 2024, between 00:45 and 01:45, according to the prosecution’s written statement. The trial began on Monday 9th November 2026 at the Barcelona Court of Justice, with testimony from several witnesses, including officers from the Mossos d’Esquadra (Catalan police force) and the sister of the victim. The defendant, who was of legal age at the time of the alleged crime, is accused of attacking the victim with a bladed weapon during the confrontation, inflicting at least one stab wound to the chest.
The prosecution believes the accused acted with the intention of ending the victim's life or was at least aware of the high probability of causing death.
Family Seeks Harsher Sentence
The victim’s family, acting as private prosecutors in the case, is seeking a longer sentence of up to 20 years in prison. They have joined the legal proceedings to pursue greater accountability. The accused was arrested on the same day as the incident and has been held in provisional detention since 14th September 2024. Any prison term imposed will take into account the time already served in custody. In addition to the custodial sentence, the Public Prosecutor’s Office is requesting financial compensation for the victim’s family. The exact amount will be determined based on their economic circumstances. The trial began on Friday 6th November 2026 with the selection of a popular jury. Proceedings are scheduled to continue on Tuesday 10th November 2026 with the interrogation of the defendant.
Sources: Metrópoli, Mossos d'Esquadra.
