A British mother-of-three has allegedly been stabbed to death by her ex-partner at her home in Alhaurín el Grande, near Málaga, Spain. Victoria Hart, 33, was found dead by police on Saturday after her 11-year-old son reportedly fled to call for help.
The boy is said to have called his grandmother and told her: 'My dad just killed my mum.' He has twin sisters aged seven. A man, believed to be her ex-partner, handed himself in at the local prison, telling staff: 'Arrest me, I've done something very bad.' He also told prison workers that three children were inside the house where the murder took place, adding 'I lost my mind.'
Police recovered a kitchen knife from the scene. The suspect, who had a restraining order preventing him from approaching Victoria or the family home, is expected to appear in court. Local media report he owned a chicken rotisserie in the town.
Tributes poured in for Victoria, who moved from the West Midlands and ran her own hairdressing and beauty business. Friends called the suspect an 'animal' and expressed devastation. The Town Council of Alhaurín el Grande declared Monday 26 January 2026 an official day of mourning, condemning the 'act of gender-based violence.'
The Civil Guard in Málaga is investigating. The Foreign Office said it had not been approached for consular assistance but stood ready to support British nationals overseas.
