34-year-old British woman killed in hotel in Albufeira

A 34-year-old British woman died in a knife attack at an aparthotel in Albufeira on the evening of September 1. His British partner of the same age was detained at the scene by GNR; The Judicial Police is conducting the investigation.

Fatal knife attack at hotel in Albufeira

A 34-year-old British woman died as a result of a knife attack in an aparthotel in the Balaia district of Albufeira.

The incident took place on the evening of September 1 in the corridor of the aparthotel Colina in Alfagar Alto. According to the information GNR sources gave to Lusa, his British partner of the same age was detained at the scene.

The Judicial Police (PJ) took over the investigation due to suspicion of suspicious death and possible murder. The exact circumstances of the incident will become clear after evidence examination and the judicial process.

Details about the child are not shared

Some news sources reported that a child was with the couple at the time of the incident. However, no detailed statement was made publicly by the official authorities about the identity of the child, how much of the incident he witnessed and the subsequent care order.

For this reason, unverified information about the child, age or family ties should not be included in the news.

The current official decision regarding when the suspect detained within the scope of the investigation will be brought to court and what judicial measures will be applied was not announced while this draft was being prepared.

Sources reviewed

Renascença: GNR detention and PJ investigation

Público / Lusa: News about the hotel incident in Albufeira

Diário de Coimbra / Lusa: GNR's first statement