A 36-year-old resident of Novoyavorivsk was hospitalized with a stab wound to the abdomen inflicted by his uncle. Law enforcement has detained the 49-year-old suspect, who faces up to eight years in prison.
On January 5, at around 2:45 PM, police received a report from medical staff about a local resident seeking treatment for a stab wound. The man was hospitalized immediately.
Incident Details
Police investigators and officers from the Yavoriv District Police Department promptly arrived at the scene. Preliminary findings reveal that a domestic dispute occurred between the victim and his uncle. During the altercation, the uncle stabbed his nephew in the abdomen, causing serious injuries.
Legal Actions
The suspect has been detained under Article 208 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine, and the court will soon determine a pretrial measure.
Investigators, under the procedural supervision of the Yavoriv District Prosecutor’s Office, have charged the suspect with a criminal offense under Part 1 of Article 121 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (intentional grievous bodily harm). This offense carries a penalty of five to eight years of imprisonment.
Ongoing Investigation
The pretrial investigation is ongoing.