Former Catalan political shot in face in Madrid
The former head of Spain’s centre-right People’s Party in Catalonia was shot in the face in the Spanish capital, Madrid on Thursday, as confirmed by the police.
Alejo Vidal-Quadras was shot in the affluent Salamanca area of central Madrid around 1:30 p.m. and subsequently transported to the hospital, according to a report by Reuters.
Meanwhile, hospital authorities confirmed that Vidal-Quadras’ life was not in danger despite the severity of the attack.
The assailants, riding a black Yamaha motorcycle, shot Vidal-Quadras and quickly fled the scene. A torched motorcycle believed to be used in the attack was later discovered.
The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and no arrests have been made as of now, according to a police statement reported by Reuters.
Alejo Vidal-Quadras, 78, was not only a former head of the People’s Party in Catalonia but also a founder of Spain’s far-right Vox party. He had served as European Parliament vice-president from 2009 to 2014.
The attack shocked Spanish politicians, with leaders from various political parties, including PP and Vox, calling for a thorough investigation and swift arrests. Like Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, international figures condemned the attack and wished Vidal-Quadras a speedy recovery.
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