CMTV team assaulted at Rossio: newspaper demands identification of attackers
A CMTV team was attacked at Rossio in the early hours of Sunday. Correio da Manhã demands that authorities identify the attackers and take legal action.
CMTV reporter assaulted at Rossio in early hours of Sunday
A CMTV team was attacked at Rossio in the early hours of Sunday, in an incident that Correio da Manhã condemns and regarding which it demands a judicial response from the authorities.
The assault targeted the physical integrity and professional activity of a reporter. The newspaper states it will not tolerate this type of violence against its professionals and demands the identification of those responsible, as well as the initiation of corresponding legal proceedings.
The attack at Rossio comes just days after a reporter was assaulted in Porto by a PSP officer. Correio da Manhã likewise condemned that incident, underlining that the newspaper's position is one of zero tolerance towards any form of assault against its journalists, regardless of who the attacker is.
"Without free journalism there is no democracy"
Following the two incidents, Correio da Manhã reaffirms its commitment to its editorial mission. The newspaper argues that journalism is fundamental to democracy and that reporting the facts — "regardless of who it hurts" — is an obligation to its audience.
The publication recognises that not everyone appreciates what is reported, but stresses that disagreement cannot translate into physical violence against media professionals. That line, the newspaper states, will not be crossed without consequences.
Correio da Manhã guarantees that it will continue to cover all matters of public interest: the economic difficulties of families, the worsening of prices, the housing crisis, the chaos in the health sector, and everything it deems relevant at national and international level.
Source: Correio da Manhã