Summary:
Father arrested after confessing to attempting to kill his five-year-old son.
Incident occurred in Quinta do Conde, Sesimbra.
Child was hospitalized after being forced to ingest pills and fuel.
Suspect tried to suffocate the child before fleeing to a bakery.
Investigation ongoing by the Judicial Police of Setúbal.
A father was arrested on Monday, October 14, after confessing to attempting to kill his five-year-old son at a bakery in Sesimbra. According to reports from the Jornal de Notícias, the incident occurred at the suspect's home in Quinta do Conde. The Judicial Police of Setúbal are currently investigating the case, and the child has been taken to the hospital for treatment.
The assaults reportedly took place around 9 AM. Authorities discovered that the father had forced the child to ingest pills and fuel and attempted to suffocate him. Shortly after the incident, the suspect went to a nearby bakery, where he confessed his crime. Bystanders tried to keep him at the location, but he managed to flee.
The National Republican Guard (GNR) located the father walking in the Pinhal do General area, about 1.5 kilometers from his home, and arrested him. The investigation is ongoing, led by the Judicial Police.
The father will be presented to a judge for potential coercive measures. There are currently no significant criminal records or domestic violence complaints associated with the suspect or his family. Further details from the Judicial Police remain undisclosed.
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