52 year old I.U. councillor in Madrid,
Milagros Hernández, is reported to be a stable but serious condition in hospital after allegedly being stabbed by her son in a family argument at their home on Friday night.Neighbours heard the fight and called 091. Police arrested the son who has since given a statement and who will appear before the judge shortly.
On Sunday her condition improved sufficiently for her to leave the ICU and be placed on the wards at the Gregorio Marañón Hospital in the capital.
Milagros Hernández is number two on the I.U. candidate list for the capital at the forthcoming municipal elections on May 22.
