# False leads and road checks: Search continues for fugitive responsible for explosive that killed a police officer in Spain

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/false-leads-and-road-checks-search-continues-for-fugitive-responsible-for-explosive-that-killed-a-police-officer-in-spain/
- Published: 2026-11-11T15:00:28+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T15:24:17+00:00
- Original publisher: El País (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://english.elpais.com/spain/2026-11-11/false-leads-and-road-checks-search-continues-for-fugitive-responsible-for-explosive-that-killed-a-police-officer-in-spain.html
- Topics: Europe, World

## Key points

- A homemade explosive killed a police officer in Oviedo.
- The injured officer remains in hospital in a stable condition.
- Nearly 100 officers are searching for the 64-year-old suspect.

## Summary

Spanish police are searching for Manuel F. A., 64, suspected of planting a homemade explosive in an Oviedo apartment building. The blast killed a police officer and seriously injured another; investigators are also examining an earlier shooting in which a 17-year-old neighbour was wounded.

The search has lasted more than 24 hours, with nearly 100 officers pursuing false leads and checking roads and transport hubs across Asturias. Police say the suspect may be armed and could carry more explosives; his partner remains in custody after a lead she gave officers proved unsuccessful.

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