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Assault on Marco Aurélio Cunha in São Paulo

Overview

Marco Aurélio Cunha, a physician and former director of São Paulo Futebol Clube, was hospitalized in intensive care following an assault in São Paulo. The incident occurred on a Wednesday night near the Clínicas Metro station when a member of a ‘gangue do quebra-vidro’ (window-smashing gang) broke a taxi window and snatched Cunha’s mobile phone.

While attempting to pursue the suspect on foot, Cunha fell on a staircase, sustaining a head injury, various abrasions, and five fractured ribs.

Following medical evaluations and a CT scan, Cunha was discharged from Hospital Samaritano to continue his recovery at home. He has been advised to rest for several weeks.

Entities

Marco Aurélio Cunha · São Paulo · Hospital Samaritano · São Paulo FC · São Paulo Futebol Clube

Timeline

  1. 22 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Marco Aurélio Cunha discharged after robbery attempt in São Paulo

    Former São Paulo FC director and physician Marco Aurélio Cunha has been discharged from the hospital following a robbery attempt that left him with five fractured ribs and a head injury.

  2. 28 days ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources
    Marco Aurélio Cunha hospitalized after São Paulo assault

    Former São Paulo FC director and physician Marco Aurélio Cunha is in intensive care after suffering five broken ribs during an attempted pursuit of a thief in São Paulo.

Sources

emais.estadao.com.br · esportes.estadao.com.br · gazetaweb.com · metropoles.com · saopaulo.blog · satakunta.fi · terra.com.br