Man arrested in Olivais after assaulting mother, sister and attacking PSP officers
A man was arrested in Olivais, Lisbon, after destroying furniture in his home and assaulting his mother and sister. When PSP officers intervened, the suspect also attacked them.
Domestic violence and resistance to authority in Olivais ends in arrest
Jornal de Notícias, cited by Google News PT — Crime (pt), reports that a man was arrested in the Olivais neighbourhood in Lisbon following an incident involving destruction of furniture, assaults on two family members and resistance to PSP officers.
According to available information, the suspect destroyed furniture inside the residence and assaulted his mother and sister. When PSP officers arrived at the scene to intervene, the man turned on them, attacking them during the approach.
The police officers managed to restrain and arrest the suspect. The specific circumstances that motivated the violent behaviour were not disclosed by the authorities.
The mother and sister, victims of the assaults, remained at the scene. No details were provided about the health condition of the two women or about any injuries sustained by the officers involved in the arrest.
The case falls within a context of domestic violence and resistance to and coercion of public authority.
Source: Google News PT — Crime (pt)