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a 13 year old boy British The boy who was stabbed to death portugalHis name has been given as Alfie Hallett, reportedly by his mother’s partner.
Officers found teenage victims and suspected attacker. stabbing Following a report of domestic violence at a house in Casais, in the municipality of Tomar.
Moments after arriving at the scene, a suspicious gas explosion occurred in the house, believed to have been deliberately caused by the attacker, injuring an officer in the process.
The teen was found in cardiorespiratory arrest and pronounced dead at the scene. The suspected culprit, a 43-year-old man, also died.
Police said the mother was found showing signs of “restraint and assault” and was taken to a nearby hospital. according to sic newsHe had called 112 some time ago and asked for help from the neighbours.
The basketball team of the Sport Club Operario de Same Soldos in Tomar has paid tribute to him, saying that he “will always be in our hearts”.
In a post on Facebook on Tuesday, which has been translated, the club said: “Our athlete Alfie passed away today at the age of 13.
“Played his last game on Saturday, played so well it seemed like he knew it was his last game.
“We want to tell you how much we love you and that you will always be in our hearts.
The 43-year-old suspect allegedly attacked the boy with a sharp weapon before barricading himself inside the house. news diary Informed.
“Both the alleged assailant and the minor sustained multiple injuries with a bladed weapon, but were pronounced dead at the scene shortly after, despite vital signs still being detected,” the statement said.
Police said the suspect had already served time for aggravated murder and had been the subject of domestic abuse complaints dating back to 2022.
Luis Freire, who is president of the local parish council, told Portuguese media that the domestic case had already been flagged by the authorities due to previous episodes of domestic violence.
He stressed that it was a “complex situation”, which the GNR (National Republican Guard) was already aware of.
report from sic news She said the couple had been separated since 2023, but the man was a regular visitor to their home in the central Portuguese city.
The woman suffered minor physical injuries in the attack and is now receiving psychological support from the authorities.
Police said in their statement: “Inside the house, there was a strong smell of gas, which was followed moments later by an explosion, injuring one of the GNR officers.
“The alleged perpetrator had already served a prison sentence for aggravated murder, and the family was identified following domestic violence cases registered in 2022 and 2023.”
The Foreign Office said in a statement: “We are in contact with local authorities following an incident portugalAnd ready to provide consular assistance.
Silvia Lopes, coordinator of the Leiria Judicial Police, said forensic officers from the Judicial Police are now inspecting the site. Lusa News agency.