VIDEO: 14-year-old teenager is punched by a police officer in Brasília
A 14-year-old boy was assaulted by a police officer during an approach in Brasília, Brazil, while waiting for his cousin.
A 14-year-old teenager was violently attacked by a military police officer during an approach in Brazlândia, a region of the Federal District in Brazil. The incident occurred on Saturday, where the teenager and his 18-year-old cousin were waiting for their cousin to finish work when they were confronted by the police. According to family reports, the police had previously approached them but acted calmly at first. However, upon a second encounter, the police officers immediately resorted to aggression without provocation.
In an account provided by the teenager's mother, Ingrid Cardoso, she described the incident stating that the officers started hitting and ordered the cousin to leave the scene. The attack was recorded partially by the teenager's cousin, revealing the brutal nature of the police response. This incident has raised significant concerns regarding police conduct and the treatment of minors in Brazil, especially in relation to the use of excessive force by law enforcement.
The military police, in response to the allegations, issued a statement indicating their intention to carry out necessary investigations to look into the incident. They emphasized that all police conduct should adhere strictly to established principles and protocols. This situation underscores ongoing issues surrounding police brutality in Brazil and the need for reform in how law enforcement interacts with young individuals.