A 48-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of committing domestic violence last Thursday, October 9, in the Braga municipality.
In a statement released on Monday, the National Republican Guard (GNR) indicated that the man was detained “in response to a domestic violence complaint,” and officers “went to the location” to conduct “police procedures.”
It was discovered that “the suspect exerted psychological violence on his parents, aged 81 and 78.”
Additionally, it was determined that the man “had attempted to start a fire in the residence while threatening the victims with a bladed weapon.”
The GNR’s action resulted in the suspect’s arrest in flagrante delicto and the seizure of the weapon.
After appearing before the Braga Judicial Court, the man was subjected to the most severe coercive measure – preventive detention.
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Domestic violence is a public crime and reporting it is a collective responsibility. If you need help or are aware of any domestic violence situation, act:
Do you believe you may be a victim of any type of violence, in dating or at home?
AMCV – Women’s Association Against Violence – 213 802 165
APAV – Portuguese Association for Victim Support – 116 006 (8 AM to 11 PM, weekdays)
Email for the CIG – Commission for Citizenship and Gender Equality – vi*******@*****ov.pt
