Sailing trip ended in custody for a British one. Because he was told that he had pushed his partner into the water from a sailing yacht, he was temporarily arrested. The woman only survived the attack by chance.
The non -zwimmer was pulled out of the Tajo river by prisoners of another, randomly passing boat, reported the newspaper “Correio da Manhã”, referring to the police. The 60-year-old would be accused of domestic violence and attempted murder.
The public prosecutor in Lisbon confirmed the information on request. According to the report, both British were on a circum navigation of the world. The alleged action took place a week ago off the coast of the suburb of Lisbon of Oeiras.
Years of imprisonment
The police immediately warned witnesses. The man is said to have driven away by boat after the incident – knowing that his partner cannot swim. The suspect was arrested a little later on the sailing yacht.
The Tajo River flows in the sea near Lisbon:
According to the woman, the two knew each other for about a year. In December they started their sailing trip together. The relationship was quickly formed by regular verbal and physical attacks, reported “Correio da Manhã”, referring to the researchers. In the case of a conviction, the 60-year-old threatens a longer prison sentence. In Portugal, the punishment for attempted murder is usually five to ten years.
Source: Krone
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