Mar 7 • 23:14 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Court maintains the arrest of suspect who assaulted a young woman on a bus in São Luís

A court in Maranhão has upheld the arrest of Jardiel Ribeiro Costa, who is accused of assaulting a young woman on a city bus.

In São Luís, Maranhão, Jardiel Ribeiro Costa remains in custody after a court hearing confirmed his arrest following an incident on a city bus. The assault occurred when Costa allegedly attempted to steal the victim's cellphone, and when she called for help, he physically assaulted her, striking her in the mouth and biting her hand. Responding to the emergency call, military police arrived at the scene to find Costa restrained by fellow passengers.

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