Prosecutor charges defendant with attempted murder
The victim suffered multiple blows to the chest near the Galerias de Paris on 13 June, leaving them in a life‑threatening condition. The defendant has been remanded in custody awaiting trial since the attack.
GNR halts spate of robberies in Albufeira and Monte Gordo
The GNR intervened to halt a recent spate of violent robberies affecting Albufeira and Monte Gordo. In Albufeira a youth gang targeted people in busy nightlife areas, while in Monte Gordo a young man carried out particularly aggressive attacks using an axe and a makeshift bludgeon. The incidents highlight growing concerns about public safety in tourist-oriented night-time districts and underline the need for targeted policing, prevention measures and community awareness to protect residents and visitors.
