Man arrested for assaulting police inspector in the face in Riga
A man born in 1988 was detained on 3 November following an assault on a State Police inspector in Latgale suburb. He has been remanded in custody and faces up to five years' imprisonment.
Man detained in Riga for striking police inspector while on duty
According to vp.gov.lv, a man born in 1988 was detained on 3 November in Latgale suburb in Riga after assaulting a State Police inspector while she was performing her official duties.
Police had arrived at an emergency call when the man punched the inspector in the face and chest with his fist. The detention took place immediately.
The 5th Bureau of the Criminal Police Division of the State Police Riga Regional Office has initiated criminal proceedings under Article 269, Part 1 of the Criminal Law — for assault on a representative of authority in connection with its lawful official activity, and also for assault on a person participating in the prevention or termination of a criminal offence.
On 4 November, a security measure of remand in custody was applied to the detained man. Police note that the man has previously been brought to the attention of law enforcement authorities on multiple occasions.
For such an offence, the penalty provided is imprisonment for a period of up to five years, short-term imprisonment or probation supervision.
The State Police reminds that no person is considered guilty unless their guilt in committing a criminal offence has been proven in the manner established by law.
Source: Google News LV — Crime (lv)