To report assault, robbery or accident to the police call 902 102 112 (see below).

All persons who have been assaulted or in an accident must report the incident to the police. This is called making a denuncia, and is required by law in all cases, ranging from petty theft to more serious crimes and accidents.

Denuncias can be made by phone in Spanish and English by calling 902 102 112, or on line in Spanish at www.polica.es.  Otherwise they can be made at the nearest police station. Some crimes, especially serious crime involving violence, will usually have to be reported in person. If necessary, and in major incidents the police will provide an interpreter.