The man’s body was found in woodlands near the town of Pedrogao Grande yesterday (Picture: Getty)
A British man has been stabbed to death in woodland in Portugal ‘while playing the Blue Whale suicide game’ it has been reported.
A 26-year-old man – also believed to be British – has handed himself into police and reportedly confessed to the crime, Spanish sources said.
The victim has been identified as a 35-year-old and local reports say the attack happened during a row while a group of friends were playing the notorious Blue Whale suicide game.
The online challenge has been linked to numerous deaths around the world.
Police found the victim’s body in remote woodland between Poco Negro and Soalheira, near to the town of Pedrogao Grande, on Sunday.
Police are continuing to search for further information (Picture: REUTERS)
They had been alerted by friends of the victim, at around 6.30am on Sunday, who went with them to the scene.
One of the pals is said to have confessed to killing him during the game.
The ongoing investigation is being led by Portugal’s Policia Judiciaria force.
Detectives spent yesterday questioning at least three men and two women, including the Brit described as the chief suspect.
It was not immediately clear this morning how many of them will be ordered to appear before a judge in court and when the court appearance will take place.
The group that raised the alarm are thought to have attended a private party on Saturday night near to the area where the dead man’s body was found before heading to the remote woodland spot.
The PJ has yet to make any official comment.
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