An elderly person was violently assaulted in public, in an attack that Pedro Proença classified as "an attempted homicide". The episode generated strong public indignation.
Pedro Proença, through a statement, underlined the gravity of the act, characterizing it as a deliberate attempt to kill, and not just a common assault.
Joana Amaral Dias considered the judicial decision to release the aggressors incomprehensible, who were only subject to periodic appearances to the authorities. This decision was criticized for not guaranteeing adequate protection to the population.
Amaral Dias also highlighted the population's increased fear of occupying public space, evidencing the impact of the incident on the community's sense of security.
