36-year-old man detained on suspicion of rape in Rio Maior

The Judicial Police detained a 36-year-old man suspected of raping a 20-year-old woman in Rio Maior. The suspect exploited a friendship with the victim to commit the crime.

36-year-old man detained on suspicion of rape in Rio Maior

36-year-old man detained on suspicion of rape in Rio Maior

The Judicial Police announced the detention of a 36-year-old man suspected of having raped a 20-year-old woman in the locality of Rio Maior. The crime is believed to have occurred within the context of a friendship existing between the two.

According to the police force, the detainee is alleged to have exploited the trust existing with the victim to commit the unlawful act. The investigation was initiated following a complaint filed by the woman.

The inquiries carried out made it possible to gather evidence considered relevant, which resulted in the issue of a detention warrant outside of a situation of flagrante delicto. The suspect was then located and placed into police custody.

The case was reported by Correio da Manhã.

Source: Correio da Manhã

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