Spanish police officer robbed at knifepoint in Aveiro during holiday in Portugal
A Spanish officer on holiday in Aveiro was robbed by two men armed with knives, losing his professional wallet, money and watch. The suspects remain at large.
Spanish police officer attacked at knifepoint near shopping centre in Aveiro
A Spanish police officer who was in Portugal on holiday was the victim of armed robbery in Aveiro last Thursday. According to Google News PT — Crime (pt), the incident was reported by the PSP, which confirmed that the two suspects remain at large.
The incident took place near a shopping centre in the city. The victim, a member of a Spanish police force, was approached by two individuals who, under threat of a bladed weapon, took from him his professional wallet, money and a watch.
The officer suffered injuries to his hand and an arm. Nonetheless, he attempted to pursue the attackers through the yards of nearby residences, without success: the suspects managed to flee to an unknown location and have not been located so far, according to the PSP.
In the vicinity of the crime scene, the victim's professional wallet and a bladed weapon were found, which, according to the authorities, may have been used during the robbery.
The Spanish police officer was transported to the Aveiro Region Local Health Unit, where he received treatment for his injuries. The investigation continues with a view to identifying and locating the two men involved.
Source: Google News PT — Crime (pt)