Son from Michalovce district abused mother for years, faces up to 15 years imprisonment
A 42-year-old man from Michalovce district is alleged to have repeatedly subjected his own mother to physical and psychological abuse since 2016. The case was exposed when the victim's acquaintance reported it; the man is in custody.
Michalovce: man abused his own mother, neighbour's report exposed the case
Košice regional police reported on social media a case of long-term domestic violence from Michalovce district. According to Nový Čas, a 42-year-old man allegedly abused his own mother both physically and psychologically for years — the woman's suffering ended only when her acquaintance reported the situation to authorities.
According to investigators, the son allegedly repeatedly attacked his mother physically, humiliated her, called her vulgar names, deprived her of sleep, and threatened her. The violence allegedly occurred at least since 2016. What happened behind closed doors remained hidden for a long time — until his mother's acquaintance decided to speak out.
The case was taken over by criminal police from Michalovce. An investigator from the criminal police department accused the man of the offence of abusing a close and dependent person. The judge accepted the proposal for detention in custody, and the accused is currently held in investigative custody. If found guilty, he faces a custodial sentence of between seven and fifteen years.
On this occasion, police urged the public not to remain indifferent to signs of violence in their surroundings. "Perhaps your report will help someone who is afraid to ask for help themselves. If necessary, contact the police on 158. Violence behind closed doors ceases to be violence when no one speaks of it. Let us not remain silent about it," police stated.
Victims of domestic violence can also use the National Helpline for Women, which provides crisis assistance, legal information, and help in finding further support in the given region. The helpline is free and maintains complete confidentiality.
Source: Nový Čas