The Civil and Criminal Chamber of the High Court of Justice of Madrid has fully confirmed the 33-year prison sentence for an individual, identified as a member of the Trinitarios youth gang, for three counts of attempted murder following a machete attack against three young people in Madrid.

The incident dates back to the early hours of December 28, 2023, when the accused, along with three other unidentified individuals, went armed with machetes to the Fénix nightclub in the Carabanchel district with the intention of carrying out a 'caída', meaning a surprise attack against rival gang members.

According to the ruling, at approximately 5:50 AM, the group organized and premeditatedly assaulted three young people on the street, outside the venue. One of the victims suffered multiple machete wounds to the back and legs, resulting in extremely severe injuries that exposed a lung and could have been fatal without immediate medical assistance. The other two victims sustained injuries to the arm and neck after receiving blows aimed at their heads.

The court also confirmed the compensation payments to the victims—50,000 euros, 7,077 euros, and 3,007 euros—as well as a five-year restraining order and supervised release once the sentence is served.

The magistrates rejected the defense's appeal and endorsed the evidence assessment conducted by the Provincial Court. Key elements included the identification of the accused by an eyewitness, his location near the scene of the crime, consistency with the description provided to the police, blood traces found on his clothing, and the geolocation of calls made moments before the assault.

Furthermore, the Chamber dismissed claims of lack of defense due to the modification of the legal classification during the trial, understanding that the facts were not altered, but only their legal framing, changing from injuries to attempted murder. An appeal against this decision can be filed with the Supreme Court.