Tributes have poured into Portugal for a British teenager who was allegedly stabbed to death by his mother’s ex-partner.
Alfie Hallett, 13, has been honoured by his local basketball team as a “respected member” of the community, and he has been praised for “leaving a lasting impression” on everyone who knew him.
A deadly attack using a sharp weapon occurred in the town of Tomar on Tuesday.
He later died in an explosion, which was allegedly caused by a gas leak that is believed to have been deliberately instigated by the suspected killer.
The explosion injured his mother, a British citizen and member of the GNR (National Republican Guard), but she managed to survive.
The Tomar Club shared a touching tribute in honour of the teen, featuring a photo of him holding a black ribbon.
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He made the heartbreaking announcement that Alfie had played “so well” in a match on Saturday that it now seemed as if “he knew it was his last game”.
Sport Club Operacio Sem Soldos (SCOCS) said, “SCOCS basketball has become even poorer today.
“Our athlete Alfie passed away today at the age of 13.
“He played his last game on Saturday and performed so well that it seemed he knew it would be his final game, although that was difficult to comprehend.”
“We want to tell you how much we love you and that you will always be with us. Heartrest in peace.”
Basketball coach Anna Bengala said: “The sporting community is deeply shocked by this tragic death… The young athlete was a victim of an act of violence that is completely incomprehensible.
“The news of the death has caused great sadness among the athletes, coaches, managers, parents and members, who are united in this time of pain and grief.
“Everyone who interacted with the young athlete viewed him as an iconic member of the sporting family, leaving an indelible impression.”
The Portuguese police force is persistently investigating this shocking case.
The man allegedly responsible has been named locally as Gonçalo Carvalho, 43 – a convicted murderer who previously served almost 15 years in prison.
Local media claim Carvalho was convicted of murder when he was 19 after he stabbed another man 35 times in a park.
He is from Tomar and is believed to have been released from prison early for good behaviour almost a decade ago.
According to police, Alfie’s mother had informed her former partner before the attack.
Although they have officially separated, the pair were recently spotted together while shopping at a local supermarket last week.
Police allege that shop worker Carvalho stabbed Alfie to death after first attacking Alfie’s mother and then stabbing himself.
We want to tell you how much we love you and that you will always be in our hearts. rest in peace.
He was then accused of deliberately locking himself inside the property and causing a gas explosion just before noon.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene as soon as the explosion occurred.
A police officer was injured and is undergoing treatment in hospital.
Alfie’s mother, who reportedly had his hands and legs tied, was taken to hospital after she ran to him after the neighbour freed him.
Horrified neighbours also sent tributes to young Alfie and those affected.
Olga Neves said, “My deepest condolences to his entire family.
“May his mother find immense strength.” May God protect her and console her. May this little boy’s soul rest in peace.”
Well-wisher Patricia Oliveira said, “My heartfelt condolences to all his family and friends.”
The Sun has contacted the Foreign Office for comment.
Portugal’s courtroom police said, “We are investigating the stabbing deaths of a 13-year-old boy and the alleged perpetrator, his mother’s ex-partner, who was himself found by officers with signs of being tied up and assaulted and has since been taken to the nearest hospital.
“Both the alleged assailant and the minor were stabbed multiple times with a knife.
“The alleged perpetrator had already served a prison sentence for murder, and the family was identified following domestic violence cases registered in 2022 and 2023.”
