An outcry has broken out in Portugal after footage showed policemen beating up a football supporter for no apparent reason, in front of his children.

The incident happened after Benfica beat Guimaraes and supporters were leaving the stadium on Sunday.

The police have claimed that one of the men shown in the video had spit at them.

The Portuguese Interior Ministry is holding an inquiry.

 

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