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13-year-old girl flees running from man who was chasing her and throwing stones

Notícias de Coimbra10 September 2026 at 13:19

A man was arrested in the act in Braga after being caught chasing a 13-year-old girl. The man followed the minor while throwing stones in her direction, creating a situation of great danger for the teenager.

The girl, upon realizing the danger, fled running to get away from the pursuer. The situation alarmed bystanders who witnessed the scene and alerted the authorities.

The man was eventually intercepted by the police and arrested at the scene. The authorities took charge of the incident and initiated legal proceedings against the suspect.

The case is now in the hands of the judicial authorities, who will analyze the full circumstances of the incident and determine the appropriate measures to take against the individual arrested.

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