51-year-old man arrested in Tallinn on suspicion of murdering acquaintance
The Northern Police Prefecture detained a man in Tallinn who is suspected of murdering his 53-year-old acquaintance in early June. A court ordered his detention.
51-year-old man arrested in Tallinn on suspicion of murdering acquaintance
Officials from the Northern Police Prefecture detained a 51-year-old man in Tallinn on 2 July on suspicion of murdering his acquaintance. The body was found on 7 June from the Tondi district. The victim was a 53-year-old man.
According to investigators' initial account, a conflict between the two men may have occurred, leading to violence and the victim's death. Further details and motives are being clarified. During the investigation, it was confirmed that the death was violent.
The prosecution submitted a request to the court for the suspect to be remanded in custody, and the court granted it. The case is being processed under the article on murder, which provides for a sentence of six to 15 years' imprisonment upon conviction.
Source: PM Online
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