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Part of situation: National Police activity in Vigo (2 clusters)

Vigo judge acquits National Police officer of minor injury charges

National Police Vigo police acquittal use of force Spanish Penal Code

A judge in Vigo has acquitted a National Police officer of a minor crime of injury. The case involved an incident where the officer attempted to identify a complainant who refused to provide identification, leading to the individual being immobilized and handcuffed.

The court found that the injuries sustained by the complainant, which required a single medical intervention, were compatible with the mechanics of being handcuffed. The judge evaluated video evidence and officer testimony, which supported the claim that minimal force was used to ensure identification.

Legally, the court ruled that the officer's conduct was justified under Article 20.7 of the Penal Code, which covers acting in fulfillment of a duty or the legitimate exercise of a position. The ruling concluded that the officer met the necessary requirements of authority, necessity, and proportionality.

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National Police · Spanish Penal Code · Vigo

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Absuelto un policía en Vigo por las lesiones causadas al detener a un hombre que se negó a identificarse - VigoÉ [www.vigoe.es]
El Tribunal de Instancia de Vigo absuelve a un agente acusado de un delito leve de lesiones - ValmiñorTV [valminortv.com]
El Tribunal de Instancia de Vigo absuelve a un agente acusado de un delito leve de lesiones - Telemariñas [telemarinas.com]
Absuelto un Policía Nacional en Vigo denunciado por provocar lesiones al esposar a una persona [metropolitano.gal]
Imputaron a un policía en Lamarque: golpeó a un hombre en un juzgado y le hizo perder un diente - Diario Río Negro [www.rionegro.com.ar]
Absuelto en Vigo un agente acusado de un delito leve de lesiones [www.atlantico.net]