Driver constituted as suspect after hitting robber's motorcycle that died in Lisbon
A driver was constituted as a suspect after hitting the motorcycle of a robber during a pursuit in Lisbon, resulting in the suspect's death.
Driver suspect following robber's death in pursuit over stolen watch
According to Google News PT, the driver of a BMW was constituted as a suspect by authorities after hitting the motorcycle on which a robber was travelling, who subsequently died as a result of the collision.
The incident occurred in Lisbon and is related to a watch theft. The assault victim reportedly pursued the suspect by car and, during that pursuit, struck the motorcycle on which he was travelling. The robber was thrown to the ground and did not survive his injuries.
The vehicle involved in the incident, a BMW, belongs to a company based in Famalicão, according to information provided by Jornal de Notícias.
Being constituted as a suspect does not amount to a formal accusation, but places the driver under investigation by authorities, with the right to be heard and to appoint a lawyer. The central question of the investigation concerns the proportionality of the driver's reaction to the crime of which he was a victim — a point which, according to Observador, raises legal doubts about the legal consequences the man may face.
The case is being investigated by the competent authorities.
Source: Google News PT