British sailor in Portugal: Tested murder of partner shocked!

British sailor in Portugal: Tested murder of partner shocked!

In a shocking incident in Portugal, a 60-year-old Brit was taken into custody after being accused of having pushed his partner into the water from a sail yacht with an intention to kill. This reports the Krone . The woman, a non -swimmer, could only be saved out of the Tajo river by the rapid intervention of inmates of an passing boat. The alleged act occurred about a week off the coast of Oeiras, a suburb of Lisbon.

The suspect is charged with domestic violence and attempted murder, with the public prosecutor's office in Lisbon confirming the information. The man who drove away by boat after the incident, even though his partner could not swim, was later arrested on the sailing yacht. The two British, who had been a couple for about a year, had started their sailing trip in December. The relationship was characterized by regular verbal and physical attacks.

domestic violence in focus

In the context of this incident, the widespread problem of domestic violence must be observed. According to Statista , around 71% of the 256,000 victims of domestic violence are women in Germany. In 2023, 938 female female or attempted homicide on women were registered due to gender inequality. These statistics illustrate that a considerable part of violence against women takes place in the personal and family environment, and that many incidents are not reported, which indicates a high dark field.

domestic violence, which is often perceived as particularly traumatizing, includes both partnership power and violence within the family. The victim vehicle not only physical, but also psychological attacks, with simple assault in Germany the most common crime.

important warning signals

The Gate research project emphasizes in a report that there are various warning signals that can indicate potential homicide within partnerships. These signals, combined with knowledge about the actual violence against women, should be perceived more in society. The most common warning signals are extremely jealous behavior, social isolation and control.

the need for offers of help for women is obvious. The help telephone "Violence against Women" under number 116 016 recorded around 86,700 contacts and around 59,000 consultations in 2023. Although 30,200 women and children found protection against violence in 378 women's shelters, the square often remains a limited asset.

The events related to the case of the British in Portugal clearly illustrate how crucial it is to take the topic of domestic violence seriously and to support those affected. In the event of a conviction, the man threatens a prison sentence of five to ten years for attempted murder.