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Arrested after doing "wheelies" and fleeing from PSP in Coimbra

Diário de Coimbra7 September 2026 at 15:31

A 33-year-old motorcyclist was arrested by PSP in Coimbra after performing dangerous maneuvers on the public road. The man was doing "wheelies" on his motorcycle, endangering the safety of other road users.

The authorities tried to intercept the driver, but he disobeyed several stop orders issued by the officers. The motorcyclist tried to flee from PSP during the interception attempt.

After several attempts, the authorities managed to intercept the individual. The man was arrested and now faces charges related to the practice of dangerous maneuvers and disobeying police orders.

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