Feb 19 • 22:15 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

15-year-old girl assaulted by police says she feels pain and did not receive help after the assault during Carnival

A 15-year-old girl reported being assaulted by police during Carnival in Campo Grande, claiming she received no medical assistance afterwards despite feeling pain from the incident.

During the recent Carnival celebrations in Campo Grande, a 15-year-old girl was filmed receiving a kick in the back from a military police officer. In an interview with G1, the girl, who was accompanied by her sister and a friend, stated that they were initially involved in a verbal disagreement when police intervened. Instead of mediating the situation, she alleges that the officers began to assault them, using batons. The girl recounted that while they attempted to walk away as instructed by the officer, she was unexpectedly kicked from behind, causing her to fall and suffer injuries.

Following the assault, the girl reported feeling persistent pain, particularly in her arm, and expressed concern that she might have dislocated it. Disturbingly, she mentioned that despite the clear evidence of violence, no police officer provided her or her sister, who is also 15, with any medical assistance after the incident. This lack of support not only raises questions about the police's conduct but also highlights broader issues regarding police accountability during public events like Carnival.

This incident reflects ongoing tensions between law enforcement and youth in Brazil, especially during large gatherings where police presence is heightened. The failure to provide assistance to the injured further exacerbates concerns about police brutality and the treatment of civilians during such events. The girl's account points to a need for an investigation into this incident and calls attention to the treatment of teenagers in encounters with the police, especially in festive environments where tensions can escalate quickly.

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