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PJ arrests suspect for setting fire to ex-partner's house in Gaia
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PJ arrests suspect for setting fire to ex-partner's house in Gaia

Correio da Manhã15 September 2026 at 12:23

The Judicial Police arrested a suspect for setting fire to his former partner's house in Vila Nova de Gaia. The investigation was conducted by the Northern Directorate of the PJ.

The man broke down the door of the residence and set fire to the property. In addition to the fire, the suspect also stole some objects from the house.

The suspect was brought before the judicial authorities for the first interrogation and application of coercive measures.

Why this matters

This case in Gaia involves domestic violence with arson and theft, representing a direct threat to the safety of victims of previous relationships in the region. The arrest by the PJ indicates that authorities are acting swiftly in these types of crimes.

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