Police arrested a man accused of raping a teenage girl with a physical disability in Sintra after a medical appointment revealed an advanced pregnancy and DNA tests confirmed paternity, Público reports. The case came to light through routine medical care and investigators used DNA profiling to link the child to the suspect. Local residents should expect police activity while the case proceeds through the courts. Those in the area should follow official updates from local authorities.
Man arrested over rape of disabled teenage girl in Sintra
Thursday, 22 January 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
DNA profiling is a forensic technique that compares specific genetic markers from biological samples to identify or exclude individuals. In the case mentioned, DNA profiles were used to confirm that the arrested man fathered the pregnancy discovered during a medical appointment, linking him to the crime.
