Shocking Assault in Portalegre Hospital: 19-Year-Old Patient Attacked in Psychiatric Ward
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Shocking Assault in Portalegre Hospital: 19-Year-Old Patient Attacked in Psychiatric Ward

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Summary:

  • A 56-year-old man with prior rape convictions assaulted a 19-year-old girl in Portalegre Hospital's psychiatric ward

  • The attack was stopped by nurses, highlighting gaps in patient safety protocols

  • The suspect faces charges of aggravated sexual abuse of a person incapable of resistance

  • Judicial interrogation and coercive measures are expected this Tuesday

A 56-year-old man with a history of sexual offenses has been arrested for assaulting a 19-year-old girl in the psychiatric ward of Portalegre Hospital. Both individuals were patients at the facility when the incident occurred last Saturday. The attack was only stopped due to the intervention of nursing staff.

Details of the Incident

The suspect, who has multiple prior convictions for rape, took advantage of the victim's inability to resist due to her mental health condition. The PJ (Polícia Judiciária) revealed that the crime only ceased when a nurse interrupted the assault.

Legal Proceedings

The man faces charges of aggravated sexual abuse of a person incapable of resistance and was detained by the PJ in Évora. He is scheduled for his first judicial interrogation this Tuesday, where coercive measures will be considered.

Hospital de Portalegre

This case has raised serious concerns about patient safety in psychiatric wards and the measures in place to protect vulnerable individuals.

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