Police officer dies and another seriously injured after explosion in northern Spain

One police officer has died and another has lost a leg after an explosive device detonated at the scene of a shooting in northern Spain.

The officers were responding to reports of a violent dispute between families in Oviedo, during which a young woman was shot and injured.

When the officers arrived, they found the device inside a backpack. It exploded as they attempted to take it away to be defused.

The officer who died has been named by Spain's national police as Juan Jose. He was a member of the canine unit of the national police.

The officer who lost his leg is undergoing surgery at the Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias. He is believed to work for the bomb ⁠disposal unit.

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Paying tribute to the officers, Spain's national police said in a post on X: "Saddened by the death of our colleague Juan José, from the Special Canine Unit, during the inspection of a suspicious backpack in Asturias.

"Our hearts are with his family, friends, colleagues and loved ones."

Spain's Military Emergencies Unit (UME) also offered condolences: A statement on X said: "On behalf of the UME, we extend our deepest condolences to Juan Jose's family, friends and colleagues."

"We also send all our strength to the injured TEDAX-NRBQ agent and wish him a speedy recovery."

The woman who was shot in the original incident remains in hospital.

Both the suspect and the partner of the suspect have been arrested, police said.

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