Court restricts driver's freedom following assault on serviceman
The Lytsakivskyi District Court of Lviv issued a ruling regarding a driver suspected of assaulting a serviceman of the Territorial Centre for Recruitment and Social Support. The man was placed under preventive measures in the form of 24-hour house arrest. The restriction on his freedom will remain in effect until 23 December 2026, inclusive.
Circumstances of the incident
Events unfolded on 23 October. A serviceman, acting as part of a notification group, stopped a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibus to check the driver's military registration documents.
A verbal altercation broke out between the men during the check. According to the investigation, the conflict escalated into a physical assault: the driver took a wooden club from the car's cabin and struck the serviceman on the head with it.
Consequences and investigation
As a result of the blow, the victim sustained a contusion to the head. Doctors classified this injury as a minor bodily harm.
Law enforcement agencies are currently continuing to investigate the circumstances of the incident. The final decision on the suspect's guilt is to be made by the court.
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