In the heart of Lviv, a horrendous event occurred when a 29-year-old man inflicted a knife wound on his 20-year-old acquaintance. The incident occurred on February 5th around four in the morning on Lyubinska Street. The victim suffered a stomach wound and was immediately hospitalized; he is currently under strict medical supervision.
Law enforcement agencies quickly responded to the incident. The investigation was carried out by officers of the criminal police and detectives from several departments, including the Criminal Analysis Management. With the help of the ‘Safe Lviv Region’ system, they were able to track down and detain the suspect.
The suspect, who had prior legal issues, faces serious charges under part 1 of article 121 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which carries a penalty of five to eight years of imprisonment. A preventive measure of custody without the possibility of bail has been applied during the investigation.
The investigation continues, and further measures will clarify all the circumstances of the crime.