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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.