Pictured: British mother-of-three, 33, stabbed to death at her home in Spain as her ex is held on suspicion of her murder
A memorial service was held for the British mother of three who was stabbed to death at her home in Spain yesterday.
The victim was today named as 33-year-old Victoria Hart after her ex-partner, who was arrested on suspicion of killing her after turning himself into a nearby prison, was labeled an ‘animal’ by friends.
It was attacked in the La Paca area of Malaga’s Alhaurin el Grande district at around 11.40 local time.
Police teams seized the kitchen knife as part of their investigation at the scene.
Local reports said her eldest child, an 11-year-old with two seven-year-old twin sisters, ran into the garden of the settlement where they lived, a 50-minute drive from Marbella, and asked for help.
The teenager is also said to have called his grandmother after his mother was attacked.
The man, known by the initials JAR and understood to be the victim’s former partner, was arrested. After the murder, he surrendered to authorities at the nearby Alhaurin de la Torre prison, saying: ‘Arrest me, I’ve done a very bad thing.’
In August 2019, Victoria posted a photo on her social media showing her walking down the aisle.
Victoria Hart, a 33-year-old British mother of three in the picture, was stabbed to death at her home in Spain yesterday.
The expatriate (pictured here with his mother) lived in the residential area of Alhaurin el Grande, a 50-minute drive from Marbella.
Heartfelt tributes to Victoria poured in on social media, with one friend saying: ‘RIP Victoria Hart. This is devastating news. We need to stand against domestic violence in this country and work against those who protect these animals.
‘My prayers are with the family at this terrible time.’
In a message to a relative believed to be Victoria’s mother, Elaine Mawer said: ‘I am heartbroken. This should never have happened.
‘They are poor children. We extend our deepest condolences to Sue Hart and all her family. Victoria will be sadly missed.’
Joanne Wilson wrote: ‘There are no words in this world that can describe a beautiful person, a wonderful mother, a wonderful friend. Victoria Hart you will be missed.
‘I’m heartbroken and still can’t believe it. RIP my angel. I will miss you more than anyone in this world could ever imagine.
‘Sending my love to the children’s mother, Sue, Gemma and all your family.
‘There aren’t many people as perfect as Victoria Hart.’
Donna Hancock said on social media: ‘Let’s stand together for Victoria Hart and her family. RIP angel taken too soon. ‘Domestic violence.’
A Civil Guard spokesman in Malaga said yesterday: ‘The Civil Guard is investigating the death of a woman in Alhaurin el Grande.
‘His former partner, the alleged murderer, was arrested.’
The 33-year-old was attacked in the La Paca area of Alhaurin el Grande at around 11.40am local time (pictured)
Little has been revealed about the suspect so far, but Spanish media have reported that he is a former semi-professional football player who previously played for Spain’s Tercera Federación.
It was also revealed last night that the victim was registered with VioGen, Spain’s monitoring and protection system for women subjected to gender or domestic violence.
Neighbors claimed that the couple’s relationship was on the rocks before their deaths and they were in the process of breaking up.
They told local media outlet Sur that the woman was out with friends on Friday afternoon and her partner texted her repeatedly throughout the evening to find out her whereabouts.
The man was also reportedly the target of restraining orders banning him from having any contact with or seeing the victim.
Alhaurin el Grande Municipal Council said in a statement: ‘Alhaurin el Grande Municipal Council expresses its deepest sorrow for the murder of a British woman in her thirties in our municipality this morning.
‘The city council wishes to convey our deepest condolences and support to the family and friends of the victim, as well as our absolute rejection and condemnation of this act of gender-based violence, which seriously violates human rights and which we must eliminate with the participation of the whole society.
‘Alhaurin el Grande Mayor Anthony Bermudez, on behalf of the City Council, declared Monday, January 26, 2026, an official day of mourning, as a sign of respect and solidarity.’
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