Key Facts
- A municipal guard was assaulted in Buri, SP, on the night of Tuesday, December 23.
- The agent was directing traffic for the passage of Santa Claus.
- The suspect punched the guard in the face when asked to stop.
- The assault was recorded by monitoring cameras.
- The suspect refused to take the breathalyzer test.
- The guard was taken to the emergency room for medical attention.
- The suspect was arrested but will respond in freedom.
Quick Summary
A municipal guard was assaulted on the night of Tuesday, December 23, in Buri, located in the interior of São Paulo. The incident occurred during a local Christmas event where the agent was directing traffic for the passage of Santa Claus. A driver, irritated by the traffic changes, punched the guard in the face. The assault was captured on monitoring cameras. The suspect was arrested but will respond to the charges in freedom. The guard received medical attention at a local hospital. The Municipal Secretariat of Social Defense issued a statement regarding the incident.
Incident Details
The assault took place during a festive event in Buri, São Paulo. An agent of the Guarda Civil Municipal (GCM) was performing his duties on Tuesday night, December 23. His task was to signal the streets that would be closed to allow the passage of Santa Claus.
A man in a vehicle became irritated by the alteration in traffic flow. According to the police report, when the guard asked the man to stop, the suspect responded with violence. He punched the agent in the face.
The moment of the aggression was recorded by regional monitoring cameras. The footage shows the suspect being immobilized with the help of other agents. The incident generated a police report.
Police Proceedings
Following the assault, the suspect was taken into custody and transported to the police station. According to the Guarda Civil Municipal, the man refused to undergo the breathalyzer test. Despite the arrest, the suspect will respond to the charges in freedom.
The case was officially registered as agressão a servidor público durante o exercício da função (assault on a public servant during the exercise of their function). The agent who was attacked was taken to the emergency room where he received medical treatment for his injuries.
Official Response
The Secretaria Municipal de Defesa Social (Municipal Secretariat of Social Defense) released a statement on social media regarding the event. The secretariat expressed regret over the incident.
In the note, the authority asked the population to recognize the importance of the profession of the municipal guard. The statement emphasized the role of the guards in maintaining order and safety during public events.
Key Facts
- The assault occurred on Tuesday, December 23, in Buri, SP.
- The guard was directing traffic for the passage of Santa Claus.
- The suspect punched the guard in the face and refused the breathalyzer test.
- The incident was recorded by monitoring cameras.
- The suspect was arrested but will respond in freedom.
