Bamor Condemns Recorded Assault in Salvador and Opens Internal Probe

Overview

• The attack occurred on January 17 shortly before the Bahia vs. Galícia match, with bystanders filming the beating on Avenida São Rafael.
• Footage shows a group striking a man who falls bloodied beside a truck and is then hit with knife blows while on the ground.
• Military Police say three people identified as authors of the crime were taken to the DHPP after officers seized two knives, a brass knuckle and a homemade explosive device.
• Bamor issued a statement repudiating the violence, announcing internal steps to identify those involved and stating it is available to assist authorities.
• Investigators are reviewing circulating videos as evidence, and officials have not disclosed a motive or the victim’s medical condition.