Man detained for attempted murder with razor blade at religious festival in Lagoa, Azores
A 30-year-old man was detained by the Judicial Police after stabbing another during a religious celebration in Lagoa, on the island of São Miguel. The victim sustained injuries described as "potentially serious".
Stabbed during religious festival in Lagoa, 30-year-old suspect detained by Judicial Police
A 30-year-old man was detained by the Judicial Police on suspicion of attempted murder in the early hours of Sunday during a religious celebration in the city of Lagoa on the island of São Miguel in the Azores. The case is reported by Correio da Manhã.
According to the Judicial Police, the suspect became involved in a confrontation with another man, aged 32, during the festival. At a certain point in the argument, he pulled out a razor blade and struck the victim several times on the torso and neck. The injuries were classified as "potentially serious".
The victim received assistance at the scene and was subsequently transported to hospital. The suspect was detained and will be presented in court for his initial judicial hearing.
Source: Correio da Manhã