A 16-year-old teenager was violently assaulted by a police officer during an approach in the Boa Vista Sector of Caçu, located in southern Goiás, Brazil. The incident, which was captured on video, shows the youth receiving multiple punches and slaps from the officer while he was allegedly sitting with friends who were engaging in risky behavior by riding unregistered motorcycles. While the confrontation took place on February 9, the video only surfaced and gained notoriety on February 16.

In an interview, the mother of the assaulted teenager expressed her distress over the incident, stating, 22A mother does not want to see her son being beaten like that. We raise our children and we do not even hit them as hard as he was hit.22 She clarified that her son does not know how to ride a motorcycle and was merely conversing with friends when the altercation occurred. This incident raises significant concerns about police conduct during traffic stops, especially regarding the use of excessive force and the treatment of minors in Brazil.

This event adds to the growing debate around police brutality and accountability in Brazil, shedding light on the need for better training and oversight of law enforcement personnel. It also highlights the societal issues surrounding youth engagement with motorcycles and the potential dangers linked to this behavior, making it imperative for policymakers to address these concerns more comprehensively.