Double murder and attempted suicide

Two women have been stabbed to death in Abarán, Murcia. Next to the bodies the police found a seriously injured man who was also suffering from stab wounds to his neck. It appears that the man had tried to commit suicide after presumably killing the women.The Guardia Civil say that the 74 year old Spaniard had a sentimental relationship with one of the women, a 40 year old from Honduras, who spent her time looking after the other, a 75 year old Spanish woman.The alleged aggressor is now in a critical condition in hospital in nearby Cieza. There were no previous reports of domestic violence against him. Local Mayor, Antonio Gómez, said the village was considerably upset by what had happened.