23-year-old man held on suspicion of attempted murder after attacking his father with a knife and machete in a Bucharest park
A 23-year-old man from the capital has been held on suspicion of attempted murder after attacking his father with a knife and a machete, causing him serious injuries. The assault took place in a park, with the attacker under the influence of narcotic substances.
23-year-old man held on suspicion of attempted murder after attacking his father with a knife and machete in a Bucharest park
A man aged 23, living in Bucharest, has been held by authorities on suspicion of attempted murder after assaulting his own father in a park in the capital. The individual used a knife and a machete during the attack, causing the victim injuries to the head, neck, back and arms.
The violent incident occurred whilst the attacker was under the influence of drugs at the time of committing the act. Police intervened and held the young man, after which he is to be presented to the court with a proposal for pre-trial detention.
According to information published by News.ro, the injuries suffered by the father were multiple and localised in several areas of the body, though his condition was not made public by the authorities.
The case is being investigated by the competent authorities, and prosecutors are to establish the exact circumstances in which the assault occurred, as well as the suspect's history of psychoactive substance use.
Source: News.ro