Court delays decision on the future of a four-year-old child who witnessed her mother's death in AlgésPhoto by Tiago Bellato on Pexels
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Court delays decision on the future of a four-year-old child who witnessed her mother's death in Algés

SOL27 August 2026 at 12:43

The court delayed the decision on the future of a four-year-old child who witnessed her mother's death in Algés. The child saw her mother die in an incident that occurred in the area.

The older brother of the four-year-old child is currently in a juvenile detention center in a closed regime for three months. This measure was applied to the girl's older brother.

The child was left alone after her mother's death in Algés, having witnessed the moment when the mother lost her life. The court is evaluating what the best solution is for the minor's future.

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