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Man uses knife to force entry into ex-partner's house in Setúbal. Suspect arrested by PSPPhoto by aitoff on Pexels
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Man uses knife to force entry into ex-partner's house in Setúbal. Suspect arrested by PSP

CNN Portugal13 September 2026 at 21:11

A man used a knife to force entry into his ex-partner's residence in Setúbal. The suspect was arrested by the Public Security Police (PSP) following this occurrence.

The victim is the aggressor's former partner, with the case classified as domestic violence. The crime occurred when the man attempted to enter his ex-partner's house using a bladed weapon.

The suspect was arrested by authorities and will be brought before a criminal investigation judge within the next 48 hours, as provided under Portuguese law for arrests of suspects of crimes of this nature.

The man will answer for the crime of domestic violence, a crime punishable in Portugal with imprisonment of up to five years, with the sentence potentially being aggravated under certain circumstances.

Why this matters

This case directly affects women in domestic violence situations in the Setúbal region, highlighting the importance of contacting authorities when there are threats or aggressions. The arrest and presentation to a judge within 48 hours demonstrates the action of security forces against domestic violence crimes.

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