{"id":719806,"date":"2026-01-25T13:18:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T13:18:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/719806\/"},"modified":"2026-01-25T13:18:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T13:18:13","slug":"british-mum-stabbed-to-death-by-ex-in-spain-before-son-11-fled-to-call-for-help-news-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/719806\/","title":{"rendered":"British mum &#8216;stabbed to death by ex in Spain&#8217; before &#8216;son, 11, fled to call for help&#8217; | News World"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"623\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SEI_282203141-b313.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-26507825\" alt=\"British mother-of-three Victoria Hart, 33, pictured, was stabbed to death at her home in Spain yesterday \/ re: British mother-of-three, 33, stabbed to death at her home in Spain as her ex is held on suspicion of her murder\" decoding=\"sync\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tVictoria was allegedly stabbed to death while her children were in the house (Picture: Facebook)<\/p>\n<p>A British mum-of-three has allegedly been stabbed to death by her ex-partner at her home in <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spain<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Victoria Hart\u2019s 11-year-old son reportedly fled to call for help after his mum was attacked, according to local reports.<\/p>\n<p>The youngster, who has two twin sisters aged seven, is said to have called his grandmother and told her: \u2018My dad just killed my mum.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>A man, said to be her ex-partner, was arrested on suspicion of murder after he allegedly handed himself in at the local prison, telling staff: \u2018Arrest me, I\u2019ve done something very bad.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>The alleged knife attack took place at a residential estate in Alhuarin el Grande, a 50-minute drive inland from Marbella, on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>Emergency services were alerted around 11.30am, according to Spanish newspaper\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diariosur.es\/sucesos\/mata-expareja-punaladas-alhaurin-grande-20260124134042-nt.html?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.diariosur.es%2Fsucesos%2Fmata-expareja-punaladas-alhaurin-grande-20260124134042-nt.html%3Fref%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.diariosur.es%2Fsucesos%2Fmata-expareja-punaladas-alhaurin-grande-20260124134042-nt.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SUR<\/a>, after Victoria\u2019s neighbours reportedly heard her cries.<\/p>\n<p>Police officers already found the mum, 33, dead when they arrived.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SEI_282188534-8844-e1769343085555.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-26508181\" alt=\"Victoria Hart The expat (pictured here with her mother) lived in the residential estate of Alhaurin el Grande, a 50-minute drive inland from Marbella \/ re: British mother-of-three, 33, stabbed to death at her home in Spain as her ex is held on suspicion of her murder\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tThe expat was described as \u2018beautiful person\u2019 by her friends (Picture: Victoria Hart)<\/p>\n<p>A kitchen knife was recovered from the scene and seized by investigators.<\/p>\n<p>According to local paper Malaga Hoy, the suspect then handed himself in at the nearby Alhaur\u00edn de la Torre\u00a0Prison.<\/p>\n<p>The outlet reports he allegedly told staff: \u2018Arrest me, I\u2019ve done something very bad\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>He also reportedly told prison workers three children were inside the house where the murder took place, adding \u2018I lost my mind\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Victoria\u2019s friends labelled him an \u2018animal\u2019 as tributes for the mum poured in online.<\/p>\n<p>One post read: \u2018RIP Victoria Hart. This is devastating news.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018We need to stand up against domestic violence in this country and <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">work<\/a> against those who are protecting these animals.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018My prayers are with the family at this terrible time.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Another friend, Elaine Mawer, added in a message to a relative of Victoria\u2019s, believed to be her mum, said: \u2018I am heartbroken. This should never have happened.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Them poor children. Deepest condolences to Sue Hart and all the family. Victoria will be very sadly missed.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Joanne Wilson wrote: \u2018There\u2019s no words in this world that could describe a beautiful person, a great mother, a great friend. Victoria Hart you will be missed.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018My heart is broken and I still can\u2019t believe it. RIP my angel. I will miss you more than anyone in this world would think.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Sending my love to the kids\u2019 mum, Sue and Gemma and all your family.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018There\u2019s not many people as perfect as Victoria Hart.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SEI_282207369-6dc5.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-26508166\" alt=\"View towards some distant mountains from a high point in a white village.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tVictoria was living in Alhuarin el Grande, a 50-minute drive inland from Marbella<br \/>(Picture: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Victoria is thought to have moved to Spain from the <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/west-midlands\/\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">West Midlands<\/a>, running her own business as a hairdresser and beautician.<\/p>\n<p>Her estranged husband, who was from Alhaurin el Grande, reportedly had a restraining order preventing him from approaching her or going to the family home.<\/p>\n<p>The ex-partner, who is expected to appear in court tomorrow, also owned a chicken rotisserie in the town of nearly 28,000 people.<\/p>\n<p>Alhaurin el Grande Town Council said in a statement: \u2018The Town Council of Alhaurin el Grande expresses its deepest sorrow at the murder of a woman in her thirties, of British nationality, which took place in our municipality this morning.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018The town council would like to convey our deepest condolences and support to the victim\u2019s family and friends, as well as our absolute rejection and condemnation of this act of gender-based violence, a social scourge that seriously violates human rights and which we must eradicate with the involvement of the whole of society.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018The Mayor of Alhaurin el Grande, Anthony Bermudez, on behalf of the Town Council, has declared Monday 26 January 2026 an official day of mourning as a sign of respect and solidarity.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>A spokesman for the Civil Guard in <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/malaga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malaga<\/a> said: \u2018The Civil Guard is investigating the death of a woman in Alhaurin el Grande.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Her ex-partner has been arrested as the alleged killer.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>The <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/foreign-and-commonwealth-office\/\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Foreign Office<\/a> yesterday told The Sun: \u2018We have not been approached for consular assistance, but our staff stand ready to support British Nationals overseas 24\/7.\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong><strong><strong>Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" 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