Grenade detonated in Okhtyrka during negotiations with police: man charged. VIDEO
In the Sumy region, the police have charged a man with detonating a grenade in Okhtyrka on 10 May.
This was reported by the Sumy Regional Police, according to Censor.NET.
Notification of suspicion
It is noted that police investigators, under the procedural guidance of the prosecutor’s office, informed the suspect of charges relating to:
- Article 348 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (attempt on the life of a law enforcement officer);
- Part 2 of Article 15, sub-paragraphs 1, 5 and 7 of Part 2 of Article 115 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (attempted murder);
- Part 4 of Article 296 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (hooliganism);
- Part 1 of Article 263 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (unlawful handling of ammunition).
The police added that the suspect has been detained in accordance with legal procedure. The issue of imposing a preventive measure on him is currently being decided.
The pre-trial investigation is ongoing.
What happened
As a reminder, in Okhtyrka, Sumy region, a man detonated a grenade during negotiations with the police. The incident occurred on 10 May at around 17:30 on a street near a restaurant. As a result of the grenade explosion, three police officers, a civilian man and the offender himself sustained injuries.
