Housing
Plainclothes police officer drew weapon during housing protests in Porto, PSP confirms
Following protests for the right to housing in Lisbon and Porto on 1 November, the PSP reported 13 arrests and 13 police officers injured, all in Porto. The PSP confirmed that a plainclothes officer drew a firearm during the Porto protest as demonstrators approached, and stated that police intervention occurred after protesters allegedly threw paint and firecrackers.
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This report confirms an escalation in law enforcement tactics during recent housing protests, which may inform your decision to attend or navigate areas where such demonstrations are taking place.CNN PortugalRead original ↗
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