Attack on doctor in Jēkabpils: man detained following hooliganism at hospital
On 6 August, an on-duty doctor at Jēkabpils Regional Hospital was physically attacked after refusing to provide assistance without police present. The suspect was detained on 13 August.
On-duty doctor in Jēkabpils assaulted following refusal to provide assistance
According to Apollo, on 6 August 2026 at 21:06, the State Police received information about an incident in the admission ward of Jēkabpils Regional Hospital. Two men and three women arrived at the hospital, one of whom had an injured hand. The group's behaviour quickly became inappropriate and disrupted the operation of the facility.
The on-duty doctor, wishing to protect himself and his colleagues, initially refused to provide medical assistance without police present. This decision did not satisfy the visitors — one of the men attacked the doctor and inflicted bodily injuries upon him.
Administrative and criminal proceedings
The State Police identified all persons involved. Two administrative violation proceedings were initiated against a woman born in 1982. The first was for being in a public place whilst intoxicated in a manner that disturbs public order; a breath test revealed 1.52 per mille. The second was for disturbing public order and obstructing the work of the facility. For each of these violations, a warning or monetary fine is provided — respectively up to 350 and 500 euros.
Against a man born in 1976 who attacked the doctor, a criminal proceeding was initiated at the State Police under Article 231, Part 2 of the Criminal Law — for hooliganism associated with causing bodily injury to the victim. Such an offence carries a sentence of imprisonment for up to five years, brief imprisonment, probation supervision, community service, or a monetary fine.
Detention a week later
Initially, the man left the scene of the incident before police arrived and continued to evade authorities. However, on 13 August he was detained and recognised as a suspect. The person was imposed a security measure not involving deprivation of liberty, a prohibition on approaching the doctor, and a prohibition on leaving the country.
The State Police reminds that no person is considered guilty until their guilt is proven in the manner provided for by law.
Source: Apollo