PSP officers from Rato accused by the Public Prosecutor's Office of assaulting at least 13 victims
The Public Prosecutor's indictment is 122 pages long and describes the assaults in detail.
Police torturer with irregular ammunition opens the door to weapons crimes
A police officer previously implicated in torture had access to unauthorised ammunition from batches not assigned to the PSP; these rounds were untraceable to the force and could facilitate serious firearms offences. The case exposes weaknesses in ammunition control, record-keeping and oversight within the PSP, increasing public safety risks and underscoring the need for stricter inventory procedures, forensic tracing and accountability measures.
'Pity he didn't die. I'd throw the bloke in the Tagus': accusation against police officers reveals unwarranted violence and impunity
Guns held to victims' heads, beatings, hair cut off. It was the PSP itself that, upon receiving the complaint about one of the cases, forwarded it to the Public Prosecutor's Office.
'It was a pity he didn't die. I'd throw the bloke in the Tagus': accusation against police officers reveals gratuitous violence and impunity
Guns held to victims' heads, beatings, hair forcibly cut. It was the PSP itself that, when it received a complaint about one of the cases, referred it to the Public Prosecutor's Office.
Blasco breaks his silence and addresses torture allegations against two PSP officers: 'consternation' and 'concern'
Blasco has spoken publicly for the first time about accusations that two officers from the Public Security Police (PSP) committed torture, describing the situation as one of 'consternation' and 'concern'.
The police officer "inserted the baton into the victim's anus and made back-and-forth movements": with "cruel refinements", PSP officers filmed themselves humiliating, torturing and sodomising several people
This article describes alleged crimes committed by PSP officers against several people, including homeless individuals. Two police officers have been charged, aged 22 and 26 — they face 36 offences and were remanded in custody. The Public Prosecutor's Office suspects the involvement of more officers and the existence of further cases beyond those already identified. The officers shared images of the crimes in WhatsApp groups; one group had 69 participants. WARNING: THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS EXPLICIT DESCRIPTIONS AND LANGUAGE
PSP ‘torture duo’ may just be tip of ugly iceberg
News this week that two young PSP police agents are in preventive custody charged with a range of hideous offences against vulnerable people (the homeless/ drug addicts and immigrants) may The post PSP ‘torture duo’ may just be tip of ugly iceberg appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Complaint by a person with drug addiction led to the arrest of police officers suspected of torture and rape
PRESS REVIEW || A victim with drug addiction alleges a scheme of torture and rape carried out by PSP (Public Security Police) officers.
Cotrim's fury, the end of the campaign and 'torture' in the PSP
On the final day of the campaign, candidates try to attract undecided voters and retain their electorate. Cotrim accuses journalists of 'killing' him over the alleged harassment case. And PSP officers are suspected of carrying out torture sessions.
PSP: report by a drug-dependent victim put police on the trail of fellow officers who tortured
The man who was raped told officers involved in criminal investigations about the incident. He knew them from the petty criminal life he led and trusted them because they had never mistreated him.
Sharing of torture images involves more than 70 police officers
The Public Prosecutor's Office alleges that more than ten officers assaulted detainees at two Lisbon police stations and that images of alleged torture were shared among over 70 police officers. Two people have been formally identified as suspects in the alleged torture inquiry, and the prosecution's file describes ten particularly violent assaults. The allegations raise serious criminal and human-rights concerns and the investigation is ongoing.
PSP: In silence, no one is innocent
There are people within the PSP who are comfortable with racism and xenophobia. They are certainly not all members of the force; they may even be a small number among the police's 20,000 officers, but those who exist are one too many. Editorial by David Pontes
Suspected torture within the PSP. Interior Ministry summoned to Parliament on an urgent basis
The Interior Minister is expected to appear before Parliament to provide explanations. The request was made by several parties and has been designated as urgent.
PSP: Officers accused of torture and rape in police stations
The two officers accused by the Public Prosecutor’s Office of dozens of crimes are 23 and 26 years old, and several others are regarded as co-perpetrators. The PSP expresses regret and notes that it carried out an investigation.
BE demands urgent MAI hearing over alleged police violence
Bloco de Esquerda has asked for an urgent hearing with the Interior Ministry after reports of alleged police violence at the Rato police station; parties are seeking ministerial answers and potential oversight measures. Media coverage highlights political pressure on the Ministério da Administração Interna (MAI) to explain events and any disciplinary steps. Those concerned about policing and civil‑liberties oversight should follow parliamentary developments and local reporting.
The Left Bloc (Left Bloc (Bloco de Esquerda)) is a Portuguese left-wing party founded in 1999 that campaigns for progressive policies such as stronger social welfare, workers’ rights and more public services. Expats who follow Portuguese politics should note the Bloco often influences coalition talks and debates over healthcare, housing and labour regulations.
- Leader: Currently vacant (Mariana Mortágua resigned October 2025)
- Ideology: Democratic socialism, left-wing populism
The Left Bloc achieved its worst result in history in 2025, dropping from 5 seats to just 1. Mariana Mortágua, who led the party from May 2023, resigned in October 2025 after failing to reverse the party's electoral decline. Founded in 1999 as a coalition of far-left parties, BE was once the third-largest force in Portuguese politics and a key partner in the 2015-2019 Geringonça government.
Two PSP officers charged with 36 crimes — including torture and rape. Public Prosecutor's Office admits there may be more involved and more cases
The two officers are 21 and 24 years old. 'The use of a baton to sodomise is reported' in a 'situation in which the handle of a broom was also used.' Homeless people are among the victims.
Two police officers try to keep a wallet containing €1,100 that a foreign national lost in Porto
Members of the public handed the item they found to the police. The suspects then agreed to keep the find and its contents.
"He never showed remorse": Tânia Laranjo recalls trial of GNR officer who barricaded himself in the Felgueiras station
Sérgio Ribeiro was sentenced to 13 years in prison for defrauding elderly people.
