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Man arrested for psychological and physical abuse

Diário de Viseu31 August 2026 at 14:00

A man was arrested on suspicion of psychological and physical abuse. The Public Prosecutor's Office is the entity that brings this accusation against the detainee.

According to the PP, the suspect began intense controlling and stalking behaviors after the de facto separation that occurred in November 2025. These behaviors included stalking through social media and other means of communication.

The man now faces charges related to domestic violence, covering both physical and psychological abuse. The case will now proceed to judicial proceedings.

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