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After stabbing a man in Cascais, suspect has accident and confesses to PSP

SOL31 August 2026 at 09:34

A 70-year-old man was stabbed in the neck in São João do Estoril, Cascais. The incident resulted in serious injuries to the victim's cervical region.

Shortly after the crime, the alleged aggressor was involved in a traffic accident. The accident occurred with a PSP agent who was off duty, off service.

During the accident, the suspect ended up confessing to the PSP that he had just committed the stabbing crime. The authorities were then alerted to what had happened.

The 70-year-old man was taken to receive medical care, while authorities continue with the investigation of the case.

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