Mar 15 • 13:15 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Man arrested suspected of trying to kill ex-partner and her boyfriend by driving a car at the couple in Caraguatatuba

A 25-year-old man was arrested in Caraguatatuba, Brazil, for allegedly trying to kill his ex-girlfriend and her current boyfriend by deliberately crashing his car into their motorcycle.

In a disturbing incident in Caraguatatuba, São Paulo, a 25-year-old man has been arrested on charges of attempted femicide and attempted homicide. He is accused of deliberately crashing his car into a motorcycle carrying his ex-partner and her current boyfriend during a late-night incident. The police received an emergency call about a suspected femicide and arrived at the scene to find the victims injured after the collision.

The attack reportedly followed a pursuit where the suspect targeted the motorcycle occupied by his ex-girlfriend and the boyfriend. Witnesses and police reports indicate that after closely following the couple, the man drove his vehicle into them, resulting in a serious collision that caused them to fall to the ground. Eyewitnesses were instrumental in providing information, allowing police to apprehend the suspect shortly after he fled the scene.

The incident highlights ongoing issues of domestic violence and the risks faced by women in abusive relationships. Authorities are treating the situation with seriousness, as it reflects broader societal issues related to gender-based violence in Brazil. The victims were taken to a local hospital where they are receiving medical attention, while the legal process against the suspect is poised to unfold in the coming days, raising concerns about justice for victims of such violent acts.

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