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Trial of Rato police station officers begins on Friday

Diário de Coimbra9 September 2026 at 14:00

The trial of police officers from the Rato police station is scheduled to begin on Friday. The agents face charges related to alleged crimes committed in the exercise of their duties.

The case presents a significant particularity: the majority of the victims are socially vulnerable people. This characteristic has been highlighted as a relevant element for understanding the dynamics of the process.

The judicial authorities are thus beginning a trial that promises to be followed with attention, considering the nature of the alleged crimes and the profile of the people affected. The court will now have the task of analyzing the evidence and hearing the witnesses during the process.

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