Police accused of violently detaining woman and her mother in Budapest mall
A woman and her mother say they were dragged to the floor and humiliated by police during a disturbance at a Budapest shopping centre in early August.
During a minor conflict over a mobile phone purchase at a Budapest mall in early August, police were called and subsequently detained a woman and her mother. The women claim the officers forced them onto the floor, yanked their arms and addressed them with humiliating language. Their attorney maintains that such force would only be justified if the officers faced resistance or attack, which did not occur.
The case has prompted criminal proceedings for assault and for violence against a public official. So far, authorities have not identified any suspect or taken anyone into custody. The incident highlights concerns about police conduct and the use of excessive force in Hungary.
Why it matters
It raises questions about police conduct and accountability in Hungary.
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