Incident Overview
The PSP is currently working to identify members of the Benfica fan group No Name Boys who set off pyrotechnic devices in a Sintra restaurant, resulting in an injury to a police officer. This incident occurred late Saturday night at Wok City in Agualva-Cacém.
Details of the Event
According to a statement from the Lisbon Metropolitan Command of the PSP, approximately 500 Benfica supporters were involved in the disturbance. When police arrived at around 10:50 PM, they were met with violence, including the throwing of bottles and burning pyrotechnics by the crowd, necessitating police intervention to restore public order.
Casualties and Response
A police officer suffered minor injuries to his hand during the clash. After the initial confrontation, the group dispersed but later ignited more pyrotechnics in a nearby wooded area before fleeing the scene. The PSP has confirmed that 45 officers were deployed to handle the situation and are now conducting a criminal investigation to identify the perpetrators.
Ongoing Investigation
The PSP is actively pursuing leads to ensure those responsible for the violence are held accountable, as they continue to gather information regarding the incident.
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