One man was hurt when he tried to take the Ubeda bar's robbery hostage.

Last Sunday night, a man was cut by a knife when he stopped an individual from robbing a hotel located near the Plaza Primero de Mayo in the historic centre of Ubeda. These events took place at Misa de 12 restaurant and bar.

The assailant entered the building through the back door. He tried to steal the closure but was stopped by a waiter who started throwing glass and other objects at him in an attempt to escape. They got into a fight, which was further complicated by the addition of a terrace customer who heard the sound coming from inside. He was injured in the chest during the fight and received several cuts.

When they became aware of what was going on, the other waiters at the establishment, customers, and staff from nearby establishments all got involved and arrested the robber. This made it easier for him and the agents of the National Police to appear shortly after.

The injured man was taken to San Juan de la Cruz Hospital where emergency surgery was performed for a stab wound in the chest. He is stable now and is being monitored. He is an Australian man who arrived in Ubet to visit his relative. He apparently has worked in penitentiary facilities in his native country. The waiter who stood up against the robber suffered minor injuries and was covered in bruises.

The 45-year old man is being held in police custody, awaiting his court appearance.