The Catalan police force Mossos d’Esquadra 8 September 2026 in Manresa arrested two more minors. The 16-year-olds are suspected of having been involved in the fatal confrontation in which, on 1 September 2026 the 45-year-old Carles Vilajosana died. The new arrests bring the number of minors arrested in the case to four. The investigation is being led by the División de Investigación Criminal.
The incident took place in the early hours of 1 September 2026 on Sant Jaume during the closing celebrations of Manresa’s Festa Major . Emergency crews found the victim with serious stab wounds; the emergency service could only confirm his death. Two minors had already been arrested immediately after the incident. A judge ordered them to be held in secure accommodation on 2 September; according to judicial sources, some were also given accompanying therapeutic measures.
Investigators continue to gather evidence and interview witnesses to establish what happened and the roles of those involved. According to police accounts, the new arrests followed leads from people in the suspects’ circle and forensic findings. The authorities have so far given no specific details about the suspects’ alleged involvement. The juvenile prosecutor’s office is considering further steps; any charges will depend on the findings of the investigation and the decision of the competent juvenile court.
The case has caused deep concern in Manresa. Carles Vilajosana was known in the city as a gardener and leaves behind two children. The city council and the Generalitat de Catalunya called for calm and urged people to rely on verified information. Catalonia’s interior minister Núria Parlon publicly condemned false or inflammatory claims linking the case to migration and said she would consider legal action against related calls to action.
What is currently confirmed is the arrests, the judicial orders and the time of death. Speculation about motives or advance planning has not been substantiated. For investigative reasons, police are not providing detailed information about how the incident unfolded. Further findings – for example, regarding the weapons used, the individual roles or possible charges – are expected after key investigative steps are completed. Until then, the suspects are presumed innocent.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).