Afghan ambassador to Spain hurt in Barcelona mugging
Afghanistan’s ambassador to Spain was mugged at the weekend in Barcelona, police and diplomatic sources said Monday, the latest in a string of high-profile crimes in the city.
The assailants attacked Humayoon Rasaw late Sunday on a street in the centre of town, throwing him to the ground to steal his watch, a police spokeswoman said.
The ambassador, who was in Barcelona for celebrations marking war-torn Afghanistan’s national day, suffered a leg injury but “is fine,” according to a source at the Afghan embassy in Madrid.
The robbery comes as Barcelona, one of Europe’s most visited cities, has seen a sharp rise in crimes, including several involving foreigners which have made global headlines.
The Mediterranean city has seen eight murders since July, an unusually high number in Spain which has one of the lowest crime rates in Europe.
Robberies, especially those targeting foreign visitors, have also risen.
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