Funchal woman detained for attempted murder of partner

A woman has been placed in pretrial detention in Funchal, Portugal, following an attempted murder involving her 68-year-old partner. The suspect is accused of throwing fuel on the man and setting him on fire.

The victim sustained severe injuries to his head, face, and back, suffering second and third-degree burns over 30% of his body. He was airlifted from Funchal to a specialized burn unit in Lisbon, where he remains in a medically induced coma.

Reports indicate that the suspect was the one who contacted emergency services to request help after the incident occurred. Authorities are investigating the event, noting that there is a prior history of domestic violence between the couple. The suspect will await trial at the Funchal Prison Establishment.