10.11.2026 21:11
In Brazil, the mayor who witnessed the incident intervened with a 44-year-old man who was dragging his 25-year-old girlfriend down the street by her hair. The mayor, who incapacitated the attacker by bringing him down with a single move, held the man with the help of bystanders until police teams arrived at the scene. After the incident, which was caught on a security camera, the suspect taken to the police station was released, while it attracted attention that the young woman denied being assaulted in her statement.
The incident in the city of Itaquaquecetuba, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, became a national talking point. At the business where Mayor Eduardo Boigues was also present, a man's violence against his girlfriend ended with an unexpected intervention.
HE GRABBED HIS GIRLFRIEND BY THE HAIR AND DRAGGED HER
In the incident that occurred at around 10 p.m., the 44-year-old man grabbed his 25-year-old girlfriend by the arm and took her outside the restaurant.
In newly emerged security camera footage from the incident that occurred on the night of Friday, November 6, the man was seen grabbing the young woman by the hair and dragging her on the sidewalk.
Mayor Eduardo Boigues, who was visiting the newly opened restaurant at the time, took action when he noticed the attack.
THE MAYOR RAN TO INTERVENE
Boigues, a former police officer, ran at the attacker, knocked him to the ground in a single move, and subdued him during the struggle.
People nearby also helped the mayor and held the suspect on the ground.
Municipal security officers who arrived at the scene after a report took the 44-year-old man to the police station.
THE WOMAN'S STATEMENT WAS SURPRISING
The 25-year-old woman, who gave a statement at the police station after the incident, denied that she had been attacked and injured by her boyfriend.
Although what happened was clearly visible in the security camera footage, it drew attention that the woman gave such a statement.
The suspect was released after his statement was taken. Police continue to investigate the incident as domestic violence.
"VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN CANNOT BE IGNORED"
Mayor Eduardo Boigues, who made a statement after the incident, emphasized that one cannot remain silent about violence against women.
Boigues stated that he felt compelled to intervene in the attack not only as mayor but also as a former police officer and a citizen.
Boigues, stating that violence against women is unacceptable, said that people encountering similar situations should call for help.