Coop security worker assaulted visitor – police launch criminal investigation
A Viking Security security worker at Coop in Tallinn's Old Town beat a visitor who was on the ground. Police have launched a criminal investigation and the worker has been removed from duty.
Coop security worker in Tallinn assaulted visitor – criminal investigation opened
Police received a report of an assault at Coop supermarket in Tallinn's Old Town at 17:30 on 8 November. An ambulance took the victim to hospital and the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) launched a criminal investigation.
According to Delfi.ee, a video of the incident has circulated, showing a Viking Security worker, who provides security services to Coop, repeatedly hitting a visitor lying on the ground with his hands and feet.
Anders Allandi, head of the East Harju police district's investigation department, explained to Delfi that according to initial information, the security worker wished to check the visitor, but a conflict broke out between the men, which escalated to violence. "An ambulance took the victim to hospital," Allandi noted.
Allandi emphasised that violence is not a solution in any situation. "When intervening in a conflict, one must be mindful of one's own safety and if intervention could cause injury to oneself, it is better to step back and call the police on 112," he added.
Cathy Pärnamets, training and quality manager at Viking Security, confirmed that both Coop Harju and Viking Security are aware of the incident. "The person visible in the video seriously violated the code of conduct required of Viking Security security workers and has been removed from duty," Pärnamets said. "This person will no longer be able to work at Viking Security in any role."
The company apologised to the victim and to all those disturbed by the incident. "Viking Security will compensate the victim for the damage caused," Pärnamets stated.
Source: Google News EE — Crime (et)