According to newspaper Correio da Manhã the attack took place at around 5.30am on Almeida Garrett Street in the Oura neighbourhood.


The victims were both English women, aged 42 and 50, who were threatened with a glass bottle.


One of them sustained injuries to her face.


The assault was witnessed by a local who came to the women’s aid and managed to photograph the assailant.


GNR officers have identified the suspect and were yesterday looking to arrest him.