A Lisbon court has sentenced a Public Security Police (PSP) officer to a three-and-a-half-year suspended prison sentence for the death of Odair Moniz, an event that triggered significant civil unrest in the Amadora region. The ruling, delivered by the Sintra District Court, concluded that the defendant’s use of lethal force during an October 2024 incident … Read more
On Friday, April 17, 2026, a 57-year-old police officer from the Public Security Police (PSP) was stabbed inside the Marrazes police station in Leiria, Portugal, by a 19-year-old male suspect. The attack occurred around 11:00 a.m., when the young man entered the station and assaulted the officer with a bladed weapon, inflicting multiple wounds to … Read more
Lisbon, Portugal – A deepening scandal within the Portuguese police force has seen seven additional officers from the 22nd precinct, known as the “Esquadra do Rato” (Rato Squad), detained on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, amidst allegations of torture, rape and abuse of power. This brings the total number of officers implicated in the ongoing investigation … Read more
Man Stabbed on Porto Metro Train; Police Investigation Underway Porto, Portugal – A man was stabbed aboard a metro train in Porto on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, prompting a police investigation and raising concerns about safety on the city’s public transportation system. The incident occurred near the Trindade station, a major hub in the city … Read more
Allegations of Police Misconduct in Lisbon Under Investigation Investigations are underway following allegations of serious misconduct by officers of the Public Security Police (PSP) in Lisbon, Portugal.The claims, initially surfacing in January 2026, involve accusations of torture adn degrading treatment of individuals, specifically targeting members of the Roma community. While the investigation is ongoing, the … Read more