The Judicial Police of Faro arrested a 74 year old man yesterday, suspected of attempting to kill his neighbour using a firearm, in the Alentejo municipality of Mértola.
Investigation carried out by the police revealed that “the events occurred as a result of a contentious relationship between the suspect and the victim, motivated by disagreements regarding animals that both have on their respective farms, with the aggressor having left the scene after the attack”.
The victim, a 62 year old man, needed to be transported to the Baixo Alentejo Hospital Center.
Police say “relevant evidence was collected, as well as the seizure of the firearm used in the attack, with the suspect being detained outside of flagrant crime”.
The detainee will be brought before the judicial authorities for initial questioning and application of coercive measures.
