Tributes paid to ‘pure hearted’ British mom stabbed to demise at her dwelling in Spain | EUROtoday

Tributes have been paid to a “pure-hearted” British mom who was allegedly stabbed to demise at her dwelling in Spain.

Victoria Hart, 33, was discovered useless on the ground of her dwelling within the Andalusian city of Alhaurín el Grande on Saturday, in keeping with native authorities.

Her former companion was arrested after turning himself in on the Alhaurín de la Torre jail on Saturday, native media reported. The mother and father, who had been separated, had an 11-year-old boy and two seven-year-old twin women.

Spain’s civil guard advised The Independent that they had been investigating a case of gender-based violence that occurred shortly earlier than noon on Saturday in Málaga province.

Hart is claimed to have had a restraining order towards her former companion, in keeping with The World. She was additionally reportedly registered on Spain’s VioGén database, a software program system utilized by the Spanish police to evaluate the danger of gender-based violence. Police deemed the case low-risk, the newspaper stated.

A neighbour advised The World that the youngsters had run out into the condo’s communal backyard after the incident and that the girl’s son had referred to as his grandmother to inform her that “his father had killed his mother”.

Emergency providers had been referred to as to the scene at 11.40am and Hart was discovered with neck wounds. She was later pronounced useless by medics, police stated.

The native metropolis corridor condemned what it referred to as an “act of gender violence” and declared a day of mourning on Monday.

“We extend our deepest condolences and support to the family and loved ones of the victim, as well as our strongest condemnation and outrage at this act of gender violence, a social scourge that seriously violates human rights and that we must eradicate with the involvement of the entire society,” it stated.

Mayor Anthony Bermúdez declared an official day of mourning on Monday “as a sign of respect and solidarity”.

Anne Khraiche, a resident, advised the Spanish Eye newspaper: “Victoria had the most pure heart, her ultimate goal was to ensure her children had the best life she could give them.

“She worked hard to ensure they had this while making sure she attended their various activities. Family bonds were so important to her.”

Halo SpaSalon, a salon primarily based within the city, additionally paid tribute to Hart, who labored as a hairdresser.

“This evening, we stand with all our thoughts, prayers, love and strength with the family and beautiful children of Victoria Hart,” they wrote on social media.

“A young mum and fellow Hairdresser in the community, taken brutally in such a disgusting way. Robbed of her life and changing the lives of her children and family forever.”

An FCDO Spokesperson advised The Independent: “We are supporting the family of a British woman who died in Spain and we are in contact with the local authorities.”