Man aged 70 dies in hospital following assault in Türi; 32-year-old suspect arrested
Police found a severely injured elderly man in a stairwell in Türi on Sunday evening. He died in hospital, and the suspect was remanded in custody for two months.
Assault in Türi: 70-year-old man dies from injuries, suspect in custody
According to Õhtuleht, police detained a 32-year-old man on Monday who is suspected of causing fatal injuries to a 70-year-old man in Türi.
On Sunday, 1 November, shortly before 10 p.m., the emergency centre received a report of an elderly man found in a stairwell who was lying down, breathing heavily and not responding to being addressed. An ambulance took him to hospital in serious condition, but in the early morning hours of 2 November, the man died.
Jaan Aas, head of the investigation group at the Central Estonia Police Department, confirmed that according to initial information, the men knew each other and had consumed alcohol together before the incident. "We will establish exactly what happened between the men and what led to such serious consequences during the criminal investigation," said Aas.
According to prosecutor Merike Lugna, the suspect beat the victim, and the victim died from injuries sustained in the beating in hospital. "Although the suspect has no valid criminal sentences, his violence indicates that he may pose a danger to others if released. To prevent new crimes, we requested his arrest, and with the court's permission, the man was initially remanded in custody for two months," explained Lugna.
The criminal investigation is being conducted by the Western Prefecture, which is supervised by the Western Circuit Court.
Source: Õhtuleht