Man Ejected from Vessel - British National in Portugal Detained in Prison Ship
A blokes from Blighty, aged 60, is in the clink in Portugal, charged with trying to whack his significant other into the Tejo river with the clear intent to off her. The gal, who doesn't know the first thing about dog-paddling, got saved by the skin of her teeth off another boat's passengers, as per the Correio da Manhã paper, quoting authorities.
This shady character is looking at domestic abuse and attempted murder charges. The Lisbon prosecutor's office confirmed the news.
It's been reported that both the Brits were on a global sail tour. The alleged incident went down last week off the coast of Oeiras, a Lisbon suburb. Eyewitnesses set the cops on his trail sharpish. He legged it in the sailboat, knowing full well his girl couldn't swim. The perp was apprehended later on the yacht.
According to the woman's statement, they had been mates for around a year and embarked on the sail trip together in December. Their relationship was reportedly a tumultuous one, marked by regular verbal and physical abuse, as per Correio da Manhã, citing investigators. If found guilty, he faces a decent laugh behind bars. In Portugal, the sentence for attempted murder generally ranges between 5 to 10 years.
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- Incident Details: The British seafarer in question allegedly heaved his girlfriend into the River Tagus off Oeiras, near Lisbon, in a row. The incident unfolded on May 30, and the girlfriend, who can't swim, was rescued by another boater on a nearby yacht.[1][2]
- Arrest and Investigation: The suspect took off but was nabbed by the Portuguese law enforcers. He's currently in the slammer, under investigation for both domestic abuse and attempted murder.[1][2]
- Current Status: The yacht has been impounded by investigators, and the woman was whisked off to a hospital following the incident. Her present condition remains undisclosed.[2][3]
- Legal Proceedings: The Foreign Office is giving the detained British bloke some helping hand, keeping in touch with his family and the local cops.[1]
The British man is facing charges for domestic abuse and attempted murder, as reported by the Lisbon prosecutor's office. This incident, involving a tumultuous relationship marked by regular verbal and physical abuse, occurred during their global sail tour off the coast of Oeiras, near Lisbon, according to investigators. If found guilty, he faces a jail sentence of 5 to 10 years, as per Portuguese law.
