The civil police of Canoinhas, in the northern plateau of Santa Catarina, arrested this Wednesday (5) a suspect in the stabbing of a woman during a robbery. The woman’s injuries left her with consequences and she currently has to use a wheelchair to get around. This happened in June.

The incident occurred in the town of Canoinhas in SC’s Northern Plateau – Photo: PCSC/Disclosure/ND

The man used staples to break the padlock securing the door, Police Chief Darcy Nadal Jr. said. The attack was fast and brutal, surprising the woman in her bed.

Having broken into the house, the man found a sleeping woman and stabbed her several times. Before fleeing the scene, the attacker managed to steal about 400 reais from the victim.

The woman was hit in the face and neck, and was also punched and kicked. As a result of multiple strokes, the woman now requires a wheelchair to get around.

In addition to arresting the suspect, civilian police issued search and seizure warrants. The man is responsible for a crime – attempted theft.