Man arrested in Praia Grande after kidnapping ten-year-old daughter and assaulting former partner
A 37-year-old man was detained in Praia Grande on suspicion of kidnapping his daughter after assaulting his former partner at a hotel in Barueri. The girl was placed in the care of the Child Welfare Council until her mother's arrival.
Arrested in Praia Grande following flight with ten-year-old daughter
A 37-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday in Praia Grande, in the Baixada Santista region, on suspicion of kidnapping his own ten-year-old daughter and assaulting his former partner, the child's mother. According to www1.folha.uol.com.br, the suspect already had an outstanding arrest warrant when he was approached by Military Police.
Agents found father and daughter walking on Rua Argentina, in the Guilhermina neighbourhood in Praia Grande. During the verification of his details, the man fled on foot, was pursued and was eventually restrained by officers after resisting the approach.
According to the police report, the events date back to 20 September, when the suspect allegedly took the girl after assaulting and threatening his former partner inside a hotel in Barueri, in Greater São Paulo. Military Police indicate that the man himself admitted to assaulting the woman and removing his daughter from her mother's custody.
The man also stated that he had passed through several cities before arriving in Praia Grande, aware that he was wanted by the justice system.
Father and daughter were transported separately to the Central Emergency Room for medical assistance and then taken to the DDM — Women's Defence Police Station. The man was detained on suspicion of kidnapping and unlawful imprisonment. The girl remained in the care of the Child Welfare Council until her mother's arrival.
The suspect's name was not released by the authorities, making it impossible to obtain the defence's version.
Source: SIC Notícias