Oviedo, Asturias, Spain – Shock and horror gripped the small town of Soto de Ribera near Oviedo, Asturias, when witnesses reported a disturbing incident involving a man kicking his father’s severed head around like a football on a roundabout. The man, described as a ‘mad man’ by eyewitnesses, displayed erratic and violent behavior that left residents and passersby in disbelief and fear.
According to reports, the 46-year-old suspect allegedly beheaded his 71-year-old father with an axe before proceeding to use the same weapon to attack passing vehicles on the N-630 road in Soto de Ribera. Witnesses recounted scenes of chaos and terror as the man reportedly threw his father’s severed head at cars and even played with it as if it were a ball, all while covered in blood and topless.
The local community was left shaken by the macabre events that unfolded on the quiet town’s streets, with residents and motorists describing surreal encounters with the suspect. Social media posts and eyewitness testimonies painted a gruesome picture of the scene as the man exhibited disturbing behavior, leading to his eventual arrest by authorities.
As the investigation continues, questions arise about the motive behind the grisly attack, with neighbors and acquaintances expressing shock at the violent outburst from the suspect, who had no prior criminal record. The suspect, identified only by his initials P.M., was taken into custody and later transferred to a hospital psychiatric unit due to his condition at the time of apprehension.
Authorities confirmed the arrest of the man for the alleged killing of his father but clarified that no other casualties were reported in the incident. Reports of bloodied vehicles and a trail of chaos left in the suspect’s wake underscore the severity of the situation that unfolded on the quiet streets of Soto de Ribera, leaving the community reeling and seeking answers in the aftermath of the shocking event.
Details are still emerging as investigators work to unravel the events leading up to the gruesome incident, shedding light on the factors that may have contributed to the suspect’s violent actions. The small town of Soto de Ribera remains in a state of shock and disbelief as it grapples with the aftermath of the tragedy that unfolded on its streets, highlighting the fragility of peace and safety in even the most tranquil communities.