A man in Caçapava, Brazil, has been arrested for attempting to run over his ex-partner while driving without a valid driver's license. The incident occurred early on Sunday morning, where the man, 28, confessed during questioning that he had made threats against his ex-girlfriend just before he tried to carry out the assault. As the ex-partner was walking with her former mother-in-law and the man's 13-year-old niece on a street, he accelerated his vehicle towards her, but she managed to evade the attack.

Unfortunately, his reckless driving resulted in the collision with his mother, aged 45, and his niece, who were walking nearby. Both were injured in the process. Following the incident, the suspect continued to pursue his ex-partner, subsequently crashing his vehicle into a house gate in the attempt to target her once more, demonstrating a clear intent to harm. Witnesses and the police were able to restrain him following the crash, and he was subsequently taken to the police station for further processing.

This alarming event highlights issues of domestic violence as the man had previously threatened his ex-partner. Such incidents contribute to growing concerns about public safety and the alarming rates of domestic violence in Brazil. This case serves as a reminder of the necessary steps that need to be taken to protect victims of such threats and the importance of legal consequences for offenders who exhibit dangerous behavior.