A 35 year old man has been arrested "on strong evidence of committing crimes against freedom and sexual self-determination, crimes that victimized a minor belonging to his family".
According to the Judicial Police, the facts were reported to the GNR in Loulé by a family member of the victim. The abuse occurred at different times during the year 2023, "inside the house where the attacker and victim lived together, when the victim was only 13 years old", says the police statement.
The investigation allowed the Judiciary Police to collect evidence linked to episodes of sexual assault.
The detainee will be presented to the judicial authorities for first interrogation and application of coercive measures.