Two Yekaterinburgers accused of attacking teenagers

The Investigative Committee for the Sverdlovsk region charged two residents of Yekaterinburg – men 47 and 49 years old. They are suspected of hooliganism committed by a group of persons (part 2 of article 213 of the criminal code). The sanction of the article provides for punishment up to 7 years of imprisonment, said senior assistant to the head of the regional SU IC Alexander Shulga.

According to the investigation, on the evening of November 7, in the area of the Southern Bus Terminal (March 8 street), men attacked several 14-year-old teenagers. The defendants, using a minor pretext and grossly violating public order, applied physical violence to minors - as a result, the teenagers received injuries.

Now the case is collecting evidence: investigators examined the scene of the incident, interviewed witnesses, appointed examinations and request characterizing materials for the accused. The investigation plans to apply to the court with a petition to detain the men in custody.

Earlier, MK-Ural wrote that the Investigative Committee of the Sverdlovsk region opened a criminal case on attempted murder after an attack on a minor in Yekaterinburg. In the media there was information that an unknown man caused the girl bodily injuries, the victim required medical attention.