Man suspected of attempting to murder member of Territorial Defence Forces and of attacking police officer has been arrested in Lviv region. PHOTOS
A 47-year-old resident of Sheptytskyi in the Lviv region has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to murder a member of the RTCC and SP. During his arrest, the man also fired a shot in the direction of a police officer.
This was reported by the Office of the Prosecutor General, as relayed by Censor.NET.
Details
Under the procedural supervision of the Sheptytskyi District Prosecutor’s Office, the man has been notified of his status as a suspect in the completed attempted murder of a serviceman in connection with the performance of his official duties, and in causing bodily harm to a law enforcement officer.
According to the investigation, on 11 October at around 16:20 in Sheptytsia, military personnel from the Regional Territorial Centre for Civil Protection and Emergency Situations, accompanied by the police, were carrying out public awareness activities.
Whilst military registration documents were being checked, a man suddenly produced an object resembling a knife and stabbed a 43-year-old serviceman in the neck, before fleeing the scene.
The victim is a veteran of the ATO who was recalled to military service this year. On the basis of his state of health, he was deemed fit for service in support units and assigned to the alert team of the second division of the Zolochiv Regional Territorial Centre for Recruitment and Social Support.
As a result of the attack, the soldier sustained a serious injury. He is currently in intensive care in a stable but serious condition.
Law enforcement officers quickly identified the suspected attacker.
During his arrest, he resisted and fired a shot from an air pistol at a police officer. The officer sustained injuries. The man has been detained.
