Summary:
23-year-old Italian woman reports being raped by three men in Lisbon.
Incident allegedly occurred around 4 AM near Travessa das Escadinhas da Saúde.
The case has been transferred to the Judiciary Police for investigation.
Victim receiving medical assistance and necessary tests.
Follows recent protests in the area about community safety.
Incident Overview
A 23-year-old Italian woman has reported to the Public Security Police that she was raped by three men in the Martim Moniz area where she resides. The incident allegedly occurred around 4 AM near Travessa das Escadinhas da Saúde, close to the popular Rua do Benformoso. The suspects reportedly fled the scene after the crime.
Investigation Details
Given the nature of the crime, the case has been handed over to the Judiciary Police, who are currently investigating the incident. The victim has been taken to the hospital for medical assistance and to undergo necessary tests to confirm the assault, which may help in the apprehension of the perpetrators.
Community Context
This incident follows two protests in the Martim Moniz area just a week prior. One protest aimed to assert that the neighborhood is peaceful and that the predominantly immigrant community is law-abiding. The other demonstration called for increased police presence, citing frequent crimes in the area. Notably, the day after the protests, seven individuals were injured in violent clashes involving citizens from Bangladesh.
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