Spanish authorities have initiated a large-scale search operation after an 11-year-old boy was fatally stabbed on a football pitch in the town of Mocejón, near Toledo. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday morning, sending shockwaves through the small community.

The suspect, whose identity remains unknown, fled the scene shortly after the attack. Law enforcement agencies, including the Guardia Civil, have been mobilized in an intensive manhunt to locate the perpetrator. Roadblocks have been set up in the surrounding areas, and helicopters have been deployed to assist with the search.

The incident unfolded on the local football pitch, where the young boy was reportedly playing when he was attacked. Despite the swift arrival of emergency services, the child succumbed to his injuries on the scene. Authorities have not yet disclosed any potential motive for the stabbing.

The town of Mocejón, home to just over 4,000 residents, is in mourning, with community leaders expressing their shock and grief over the senseless act of violence. A minute’s silence has been observed across the town, and local schools are offering counselling services for children and families affected by the tragedy.

Local officials have urged the public to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the police. This is a heartbreaking incident for our community, and we are doing everything in our power to bring the person responsible to justice,” said a spokesperson for the Guardia Civil.

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are appealing for witnesses who may have been in the area at the time of the attack. Meanwhile, the Mocejón community is coming together in solidarity, with many laying flowers and tributes at the football pitch where the young boy lost his life.