Two Nighttime Attacks Reported in Funchal

Two Nighttime Attacks Reported in Funchal

After a reported attempted robbery, a Dutch tourist was taken to hospital with body pain. A second assault occurred on Rua das Murteiras that same night.

Tourist Taken to Hospital With Body Pain

A Dutch tourist reported being assaulted during an attempted robbery in Funchal. The incident happened during last night night, though the exact time was not stated in the available information.

The man, 30 years old, complained of body pain. Emergency responders from the Madeiran Volunteer Firefighters took him from the Regional Command of the Public Security Police (PSP) to Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital for medical attention.

Authorities have not released further details about the circumstances of the incident, the number of suspects involved, or whether any items were stolen.

Tourist claims to have been attacked after attempted robbery in Funchal

Second Assault Reported in Same Area

The same team of firefighters also responded to a separate case of assault on the same night. A man, about 50 years old, was attacked at around 21:15 on Rua das Murteiras, also in Funchal. No further information was provided about his condition or the nature of the attack.

Source: Diário de Notícias Madeira

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