- Woman tied to bed for weeks - police release woman
A 29-year-old man and his mother are suspected of holding the man's partner captive for a month in Spain. The young woman was rescued on Saturday in Salamanca in the west of the country, police said. Mother and son were arrested. The court has ordered pre-trial detention for both. The 29-year-old is accused of false imprisonment and domestic violence. The mother is accused of concealing the crime.
Concerned neighbors alerted authorities on Saturday after hearing suspicious noises and cries for help. Officers went to the apartment and searched it despite the mother's claim that she was alone. On the attic, police found the son and the victim, who was tied to the bed by her hands and feet.
The rescued woman had injuries on her wrists, ankles, face, and arms, police said. She said she was tied up by her partner and prevented from leaving the room for about a month. During her captivity, she was beaten several times by the 29-year-old. She also had to use a bucket for her toilet needs.
The woman who was rescued was originally from Spain. The disturbing incident occurred within the boundaries of Spain, echoing concerns about domestic violence in the country.
