Suspended sentence for four young people for robbery of an elderly person

Four young individuals were sentenced by the Leiria Judicial Court for robbery and abuse of a payment card against an elderly victim. Their prison sentences were suspended, and they must pay the victim compensation. The court found that the group planned the crime after establishing a close relationship with the victim, who was financially stable. On the day of the incident, they assaulted the victim using a replica firearm and a blunt object, stealing money and a bank card. They later used the card for unauthorized purchases. The court considered the severity of the crime and the impact on community safety when determining the sentences.