Violence in Nizhny Novgorod: Security Guard Beaten by Car Service Employee
In Nizhny Novgorod, a troubling street incident involved a car service worker who assaulted a man with a shovel. This account comes from the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia in Nizhny Novgorod.
Authorities report that a dispute broke out between a security guard and a car service employee near the business center on Poltavskaya Street. According to the official release, during the confrontation the car service worker repeatedly struck the guard’s body and head with a shovel. The attack left the 54-year-old security officer injured and transported to a hospital with serious wounds. The assailant, a 40-year-old man with prior convictions, was quickly detained. A criminal case was opened under the article concerning intentional infliction of grievous bodily harm conducted in a generally dangerous manner, reflecting the severity of the act. The investigation is ongoing to determine all circumstances surrounding the incident and the parties involved. (Source: Nizhny Novgorod press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia)
In a separate development, traffic police in Voronezh detained a driver who admitted to drinking after being stopped by patrol officers. The driver, aged 29, claimed he would not drive anywhere as police approached. Checks confirmed his intoxication. He faces penalties including deprivation of driving rights for 1.5 to 2 years and a fine of 30,000 rubles. The case underscores the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address drunk driving and maintain road safety. (Source: regional police press release)
Earlier reports mentioned a separate case in Sevastopol where a bus driver was sought after a reported attempt to assault a minor. These earlier items illustrate a pattern of serious offenses under investigation across different cities, emphasizing the role of law enforcement in responding promptly to violent crimes and protecting vulnerable individuals. (Source: regional police briefings)