Man arrested suspected of stabbing trader in Avaré bar
A 24-year-old man was arrested for allegedly stabbing a 63-year-old trader during an argument in a bar in Avaré, Brazil.
A violent incident occurred in a bar located in Jardim Tropical, Avaré, where a 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of stabbing a 63-year-old trader during a dispute. The altercation began when the young man, after consuming an alcoholic drink, refused to pay for it, leading to an escalation that resulted in multiple stabbings. Witnesses reported that he not only used a knife but also physically assaulted the victim with punches and kicks until the knife broke.
Following the attack, the victim was immediately taken to a local emergency room, where he is currently hospitalized but is reported to be in stable condition and not in life-threatening danger. The assailant fled the scene but was later apprehended by police during a patrol. Upon being detained, he admitted to having an argument with the victim, leading to the violent confrontation.
The police have classified the incident as an attempted homicide, and further investigations are underway. This case highlights the potential dangers associated with public altercations in bars, particularly involving alcohol, and raises questions about violence in social settings, emphasizing the need for heightened security in such environments.