Incident‍ Overview

A ⁣teenage British ‍boy has died after being ⁤stabbed in Tomar, a city ​in central Portugal, according to reports from the country’s criminal police, the Judicial Police.

The incident,initially reported as a potential domestic violence situation,also involved the stabbing of the alleged attacker. Both the boy and the attacker sustained injuries from a bladed weapon ​and were pronounced dead at the scene.

Details of the Attack

Portuguese ⁢police⁤ identified the alleged perpetrator as the former partner of the ‍boy’s mother. The mother was discovered wiht signs of restraint and ⁢assault and⁣ was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Authorities were alerted by‌ the National Republican Guard (GNR) after⁤ receiving ‌reports ⁤concerning​ a possible domestic violence incident. Upon entering the residence,officers detected a strong smell of gas,which subsequently ⁣led ‌to an explosion that injured one of the GNR officers.

Perpetrator’s History

The alleged assailant⁤ had previously served a​ prison sentence for aggravated homicide. The family had been previously flagged by authorities due‍ to documented domestic violence ⁣cases registered in both 2022​ and​ 2023.

Official Response

The British Foreign Office confirmed it is in contact with local authorities and is prepared to offer consular support, according to a ‍statement released by the office.