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In Moscow, probe launched in injuring minor

The Moscow Directorate of the Investigative Committee has opened an investigation in crimes under Part 2, items “a” of Article 115 (deliberate infliction of minor bodily harm out of hooliganism) and Part 1 of Article 137 of the RF Penal Code (violation of privacy).

According to investigators, on the evening of 3 November 2016, three underage girls beat another girl out of jealousy on a parking lot near a shopping mall in Mira Avenue in Moscow. The victim sustained nose injury, scratches to the face and back injury. The fourth of the accomplices filmed the fight and then illegally posted online causing violation of victim’s privacy.

By now all the involved have been identified and are being questioned. Forensic medical inquiries have been assigned.

Proper legal assessment will be given to the actions of all the involved. The investigation is ongoing.