A man died from electrocution late this Wednesday morning (12), when he tried to steal cables on Rua Almirante Alexandrino, in Santa Teresa, in the central region of Rio. Due to the electrical discharge, the body was left hanging from the wiring .

According to initial information, the man lost his balance, received a shock and was left hanging by his legs, 6 meters from the ground.

According to the Military Police, PMs from the 5th BPM (Center) were called to an incident of attempted theft of cables. According to the unit command, a man suffered an electric shock and died at the scene.