20-year-old suspect in custody in investigation of fatal stabbing in Maia

According to the statement of the Portuguese Judicial Police, the 20-year-old young man suspected of stabbing his stepfather in Maia claimed that he acted to protect himself and his mother. The suspect will be brought to court for the first judicial interrogation.

A 20-year-old young man was detained in connection with the fatal stabbing incident that took place in the Vermoim region of Maia in northern Portugal.

According to news sources reporting the statement regarding the investigation of the Polícia Judiciária (Judicial Police), an argument broke out at home between the suspect and his 50-year-old stepfather. The suspect stabbed his stepfather in the chest and abdomen; It was reported that the seriously injured person managed to call PSP but died at the scene.

The suspect was then handed over to the PSP and the file was transferred to the Judicial Police. The suspect claimed that the action took place to protect himself and his mother.

This statement is a defense that will be evaluated within the scope of the investigation; The circumstances of the incident, possible history of domestic violence, and legal characterization have not yet been decided by the court. The suspect will learn about the judicial control or detention measure to be applied after the first judicial interrogation.

Sources reviewed:

- Portugal Resident news

- TV Record Europa – .

- Correio da Manhã —