Madrid CNN —The former president of Spain’s Popular Party in Catalonia, Alejo Vidal-Quadras, was shot in the face in Madrid on Thursday afternoon, a spokesman for Spain’s Interior Ministry told CNN.
“He has been taken conscious to the hospital, whilst National Police agents are investigating the facts”, the spokesman added.
Vidal-Quadras is one of the founder members of the far-right party Vox, currently the third largest force in the lower house of Spanish parliament.
“I would like to send my solidarity and wishes for a speedy recovery to Alejo Vidal-Quadras,” wrote Sanchez in a post on X.
We hope the investigation can clarify the facts as soon as possible and those responsible will be arrested.”This is a developing story.
Persons:
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Locations:
Madrid, Catalonia