Man arrested for sexually abusing a 15-year-old for two years in Vila Nova de Gaia
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Man arrested for sexually abusing a 15-year-old for two years in Vila Nova de Gaia

Correio da Manhã10 September 2026 at 09:37

A man was arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl over a period of two years. The arrest took place in Vila Nova de Gaia.

The suspect was a friend of the victim's family and lived in the same dwelling as the minor. The crimes are believed to have been committed when the girl's mother was abroad.

The authorities became aware of the situation through a report, which led to the investigation and subsequent arrest of the suspect.

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