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President of the prison chiefs' union paints a bleak picture. The average age of the staff is 50 years old.
The 58-year-old victim was hospitalised.
Two young men, aged 18 and 19, were identified as suspects in the attack. One of them was arrested for possession of drugs.
One of the victims sustained injuries considered to be serious.
An argument at a nightclub in Carvalhosa in the early hours of Monday morning ended with four men aged between 33 and 50 assaulted with a bladed weapon.
In addition to 25 doses of hashish, the officers seized a bladed weapon and a baton from the 18-year-old suspect. Another individual was only identified due to suspected involvement in an assault.
The alert was given at 04:01
At six years old, Rafael uses music to express what words cannot reach. However, the success of music therapy is hindered by the lack of legal status and professional recognition.
The GNR was called to the scene. One of the suspects was taken to prison because they had an outstanding arrest warrant for serving a sentence.
Four men, aged between 18 and 36, were arrested by the GNR. They were in possession of stolen goods valued at 4,000 euros, resulting from the crimes committed.
The neo-Nazi leader had his recreation periods reduced upon his return to Paços de Ferreira prison.
The far-right leader was escorted from Paços de Ferreira to Lisbon for a medical appointment, but did not return immediately.
The neo-Nazi's lawyer says he is 'locked up 22 hours a day in an eight-square-metre cell' and confirmed he will appeal.
The transfer was due to 'administrative issues', Mário Machado's lawyer told Observador. SIC reports it followed concerns that he would continue to lead group 1143 from prison.
A suspect has been detained after an alleged arson attack on a building in Paços de Ferreira, Portugal, which forced 111 residents from their homes. Authorities are investigating the incident and potential charges.
A resident who had to be evacuated says that when he opened the window he “got a lot of smoke in his face”. Thirty-two vehicles were also damaged by the flames.
The fire broke out in a garage shared by two apartment blocks. Around 30 people had to be accommodated in a hotel; the remainder stayed with family members. There is structural damage to the buildings.
A fire in Paços de Ferreira left more than 100 people displaced and damaged 14 vehicles. The Judiciary Police are investigating the origin of the blaze, which broke out in a garage.
A fire in a garage in Paços de Ferreira forced more than 100 people to be evacuated from their homes. Thirty-two cars and five motorbikes were destroyed. A municipal team will assess safety conditions to allow residents to return home.
Nine floors of the building were evacuated. Seventeen cars were partially burned, as were four motorbikes.
Nine floors of the building were evacuated. Seventeen cars were partially burned, as were four motorbikes.
A crane partially collapsed in Paços de Ferreira, Portugal, causing one person to be seriously injured.
