Pregnant woman gives birth in CUF Tejo hospital bathroom and attempts to dispose of the foetus down the toilet
The case has been transferred to the Judiciary Police and the causes of the incident are being investigated. The woman is under the supervision of the authorities.
Swimming instructor and uncle arrested over child abuse
Multiple outlets report arrests in separate child‑abuse cases: a swimming instructor in Lisbon was detained by the Judiciary Police (Polícia Judiciária or PJ) on suspicion of sexual abuse of two pupils aged seven and eleven, with several reports saying the alleged offences occurred in a public pool in December. Observador and other outlets also reported a 52‑year‑old uncle arrested over alleged sexual abuse of his 15‑year‑old nephew; police said the suspect had a prior sexual‑offence record. For expats: be vigilant about safeguarding at children’s activities, check who is certified by local clubs, and report concerns to authorities or the PJ; if you need help, contact local police and child-protection services.
The Judicial Police (Polícia Judiciária), commonly called PJ, is Portugal’s national criminal investigation police responsible for probing serious crimes such as violent robberies, homicides, organized crime and large‑scale fraud. It conducts forensic work, arrests and complex investigations on behalf of prosecutors and courts, which is why PJ involvement is reported in news about armed or violent store assaults.
Judiciary Police carry out searches at Setúbal City Hall
The Judiciary Police have carried out searches at the council led by Maria das Dores Meira. Authorities are investigating travel expense allowances for trips abroad and payments for using a personal car, despite there being an official provided with a driver.
Judiciary Police detain in Gondomar a young man alleged to have abused an underage family member; suspect already had a criminal record
A 25-year-old man persuaded a 13-year-old girl to meet him and took the victim to an abandoned building.
Preventive inquiries carried out by the Judiciary Police and the Public Prosecutor's Office
It seems that, if there is an inquiry, it only has merit if charges are brought.
