The devastated mother of a renowned Portuguese bullfighter who was killed by a 1,500lb beast has accused internet trolls of rejoicing over his death.
Manuel Maria Trindade, a 22-year-old 'forcado', died on Saturday, just 24 hours after a tense face off with an enraged bull in Lisbon's Campo Pequeno.
Within seconds of the show beginning, the mighty animal hoisted Trindade up with its horns and rammed him against a wall, causing severe brain damage.
The incident has sparked a nationwide debate in Portugal, with animal rights activists calling for the 'barbaric' sport to be banned.
Others have made light of the young fighter's death - posting online that he deserved his tragic fate as 'karma' for attempting to battle a bull.
