Police Officer Stabbed in Lisbon’s Martim Moniz Square, Suspect Detained
A PSP officer was stabbed in the chest while trying to separate a brawl in Lisbon’s Martim Moniz square. Police quickly apprehended the suspect on the scene.
📌 Key Highlights & Context
- Officer suffered a stab wound to the chest
- Suspect was detained immediately after the incident
- The injured officer received surgical treatment at two hospitals
Incident Details
In Lisbon’s Martim Moniz square, near the Oriental Market, a PSP officer intervened in a heated altercation and was stabbed in the chest. Bystanders captured the moment and shared it on social media.
Investigation and Security Response
Authorities arrested the suspect on site and placed him in custody. Although the individual has no prior record of similar offenses, investigators are conducting a full interview.
The officer was first taken to Hospital de São José and later transferred to Hospital São Francisco Xavier for surgery. Medical staff reported that the injury is not life‑threatening.
Sources
Agente da PSP esfaqueado no Martim Moniz. Suspeito já foi detido