The two police officers are suspected of having tortured and raped a person at the station in the Rato area of the Portuguese capital. The charges include serious crimes allegedly committed inside the police station, involving officers who should have been ensuring the safety of citizens.
The trial is being held behind closed doors, a measure usually taken in cases involving sexual crimes or when it is necessary to protect the identity and dignity of victims. This decision also aims to avoid public exposure of sensitive details of the case.
The case involves young PSP agents, aged just 23 and 26, which has generated particular media attention and debate about the training and supervision of security force members in Portugal.
