Man assaulted on the Avenue
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Man assaulted on the Avenue

SAPO Notícias10 September 2026 at 09:56

A man approximately 38 years old was the victim of an assault in the early morning of today on Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses, in Madeira. The incident occurred during the early morning hours, when the victim was attacked on the public street.

The assault was recorded by the authorities on what is one of the main avenues in the region. So far, no information has been released about the identity of the attacker or the motive behind the attack.

The competent authorities were alerted to the incident and have initiated the usual procedures in this type of situation. The victim's health condition was not specified in the available information.

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