A 20-year-old man who allegedly assaulted actor Adérito Lopes on June 10 near Teatro A Barraca denies any connections to far-right groups, attributing the attack to alcohol-induced impulsivity. In an exclusive interview with TVI, the assailant described his actions as a moment of "impulse, stupidity, and alcohol".
The Incident
- The young man admitted to being heavily intoxicated after a night out, extending into the next day.
- He claims to have learned about a neo-Nazi gathering near the theater from a friend but insists he was unaware of the event's nature due to his drunken state.
Denial of Far-Right Affiliation
- "I refuse, deny, I am not part of any far-right group," he stated, highlighting his time as an immigrant in Africa and family ties to Mozambique.
- Uncertain about his friend's possible far-right connections, he emphasized his lack of ideological alignment with such groups.
The Attack
- The assailant recalls hearing an insult directed at him, leading to the unprovoked assault on Lopes.
- He expresses regret for his actions, acknowledging the stupidity of his behavior.
Aftermath
- Adérito Lopes described the attack as a "cruel and brutal act of violence", requiring hospital treatment.
- The Public Prosecutor's Office has opened an investigation into the incident, which occurred around 8 PM on June 10.
Background
- Reports suggest one of the neo-Nazi group members was involved in the 1995 murder of Alcindo Monteiro in Bairro Alto.
- Another member was convicted in 1991 for a conflict that led to a death at the Revolutionary Socialist Party headquarters.
Solidarity Rally
- A solidarity gathering is scheduled for June 15 in front of Teatro A Barraca, condemning the rise of fascist ideologies.
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