The Khabarovsk Territory of the Investigative Committee has changed charges pressed against a 31-year-old man who attacked a doctor from deliberate infliction of minor bodily harm under Part 2 of Article 115 to disorderly behavior under Part 1, item “a” of Article 213 of the RF Criminal Code.
On 24 June 2017, the investigative authority asked courts to place the man in custody pending trial. The court turned down the request, but the decision is going to be appealed against by the doctor and the prosecutor. The accused was released on recognizance.
According to investigators, on the evening of 22 June 2017, the 31-year-old man came to hospital No 10 complaining about some health issues. A surgeon started examining him. During the examination the patient became inadequate and aggressive. At some point he grabbed a chair and threw it at the doctor. The doctor had to leave the room to avoid a fight. The patient caught him in the corridor, knocked him to the floor and started beating. He was then held by the police. The doctor is now being treated at the hospital.
The investigators have questioned the victim and witnesses, ordered a forensic medical examination and seized footage from CCTV cameras. In addition, they have revealed that the man has previous convictions for robbery, fraud and deliberate infliction of grievous bodily harm.
At present investigative and search operations are underway to find out all the circumstances of the crime. Operational support is being provided by agents of the Khabarovsk Territory Office of the Interior Ministry.
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