70-year-old man stabbed in Cascais. Suspect allegedly confessed crime to off-duty police officerPhoto by Moisés Sánchez on Pexels
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70-year-old man stabbed in Cascais. Suspect allegedly confessed crime to off-duty police officer

CNN Portugal30 August 2026 at 19:13

A 70-year-old man was stabbed in Cascais. The incident occurred in the region and involved an elderly victim who suffered serious injuries.

The suspect in the crime was identified by the authorities. According to reports, the individual allegedly confessed the crime to a police officer who was off duty at the time of the events.

The off-duty police officer was the first to learn of the suspect's confession, which may be relevant to the legal proceedings that will follow.

Local authorities are investigating the case to clarify the full circumstances of the stabbing and determine the motives behind the crime.

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