A 13-year-old girl, the aggressor's niece, was raped while on vacation with relatives in Amadora. The victim lives in Alentejo but was spending a few days with relatives in the Greater Lisbon area.
The abuse occurred precisely on the day the minor's mother ended her maternity leave period, that is, on the day she was returning to work after the birth of a child.
The victim's uncle was arrested and placed in preventive detention after being brought before a court for initial questioning. The case is being investigated by the competent authorities.
The situation raised concerns about the safety of children when in the care of relatives, even in seemingly safe contexts such as vacation visits.
