Man arrested after machete attack in Martim Moniz, Lisbon

A 29-year-old man was arrested by PSP in Lisbon after attacking a woman with a 55-centimetre machete in the Martim Moniz area. The attack was filmed and shared on social media.

Man arrested after machete attack in Martim Moniz, Lisbon

Man arrested after machete attack in Martim Moniz, Lisbon

A 29-year-old individual was apprehended by PSP in the Portuguese capital, accused of violently attacking a woman in the Martim Moniz area using a large white weapon.

The episode, which lasted approximately 20 seconds, was recorded on video and disseminated on digital platforms. The images show the attacker, in an agitated posture, wielding a 55-centimetre machete. The man passes by one of the entrances to the Martim Moniz Metro station and strikes multiple blows to the head of a woman who was sitting on the pavement. Subsequently, he walks away calmly, while a passerby attempts unsuccessfully to prevent the action.

PSP proceeded with the arrest of the suspect and the seizure of the weapon used in the attack.

Source: Correio da Manhã

Source: Correio da Manhã

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