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Public prosecutor opens inquiry on confrontations in demonstration in Porto

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Briefings

The Portuguese Ministry of Public Prosecution opened an investigation into police actions during a protest against housing crisis in Porto on October 15, 2026. The protest at Praça D. João I resulted in 39 injuries, including two serious ones, among 1,500 participants who camped overnight. The movement condemned excessive force and demanded accountability, while the Porto Chamber President and National Police Director requested urgent information. The investigation remains under the rule of secrecy.

Key points

• The Portuguese Ministry of Public Prosecution opened an investigation into police actions during a protest against housing crisis in Porto on October 15, 2026.
• The protest at Praça D. João I resulted in 39 injuries, including two serious ones, among 1,500 participants who camped overnight.

Context

Protests against housing crisis and high living costs in Portugal began in Porto on October 10, 2026, with 1,500 participants camping at Praça D. João I. The movement condemned excessive force and demanded accountability, while the Porto Chamber President and National Police Director requested urgent information.

Limitations

Investigation details remain under the rule of secrecy. Specific forensic findings or medical reports are not provided. The timeline extends beyond the initial event to include subsequent protests in Lisbon, Aveiro, and Braga.

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