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Foreign man in a vehicle, insults police officers and even tries to assault them in Coimbra

Notícias de Coimbra10 September 2026 at 10:47

A 42-year-old man, of foreign nationality, was arrested by the PSP in Coimbra, on Rua de Angola, at 8:20 in the morning. The arrest occurred after the individual had insulted the police officers and tried to assault them during the approach. The authorities proceeded with the arrest of the suspect on the scene. The man was brought before the court, where he was subjected to a term of identity and residence.

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