Brazilian boy loses fingers in attack at school in Portugal

A 9-year-old Brazilian boy, José Lucas, had two fingers amputated after an attack at a school in Cinfães, Portugal, last Monday (10). The mother, Nívia Estevam, reported that her son’s colleagues closed a door on his hand, causing the serious injury. The case, which occurred at Escola Básica de Fonte Coberta, in the district of Viseu, was reported on social media. The family accuses the institution of minimizing the attack and ignoring previous reports of violence.

José Lucas was taken to Hospital São João, in Porto, where he underwent a three-hour surgery. Doctors were unable to reattach his fingers, and the boy lost part of his index and middle fingers. The Commission for the Protection of Children and Young People opened an investigation, and the school said it was conducting an internal inquiry. The mother claims that her son suffered recurring bullying because he is Brazilian.

• The attack occurred in the bathroom during school break.
• Staff stopped the bleeding and called the ambulance.
• The family plans to take legal action with the support of a lawyer.

Nívia reported that the school treated the case as a “joke” and did not initially inform the seriousness. The mother, who has lived in Portugal for seven years, decided to change city out of fear.

Community reaction

Nívia’s complaint on social media generated commotion. Many messages of support were sent to the family.

The Brazilian community in Portugal organized actions to demand clarificationntos. Alguns exigem medidas contra o bullying em escolas.

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Histórico de violência

José Lucas já havia sofrido outras agressões, segundo a mãe. Ele chegou em casa com marcas roxas no pescoço em um episódio anterior.

Nívia informou a professora, que prometeu conversar com os alunos. No entanto, nenhuma medida efetiva foi tomada, conforme a família.

A mãe relatou episódios de puxões de cabelo e pontapés. A escola negou as acusações, segundo Nívia, dificultando a proteção do menino.

Investigação em andamento

A Comissão de Proteção de Crianças e Jovens recomendou queJosé Lucas leaves school. The Public Security Police (PSP) is also investigating the case.

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The Management of the Souselo School Group confirmed the internal investigation. The institution stated that it complies with current legislation.

The Portuguese Ministry of Education has not commented so far. The family awaits answers from authorities.

Lawyer Ana Paula Filomeno provides legal support to the family. She highlighted the seriousness of the case and the need for child protection.

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Family measurements

Nívia decided to change districts and is living with relatives. She expressed fear after the repercussions of the case.

The mother seeks psychological care for José Lucas, who is facing trauma. The family also plans legal action against the school.

Bullying warning

Cases of school violence against Brazilians in Portugal have been reported. A 2017 Unicef report found that 31% to 40% of young people between the ages of 11 and 15 in Portugal suffered bullying.

Preventive actions

Portuguese authorities face pressure to strengthen anti-bullying policies.

Local schools discuss awareness programs to prevent violence.

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• Training for teachers on identifying bullying.
• Educational campaigns to promote inclusion among students.
• Clear protocols for reporting school violence.

The family hopes that José Lucas’ case will spur changes in Portuguese schools.