In Penza, a 48-year-old driver attacked a police officer with fists

In Penza, a motorist is suspected of using violence against a government official.

As reported in the SU TFR in the Penza region, the defendant in the case was a 48-year-old resident of the Bessonovsky district.

According to investigators, on the evening of November 3, 2026, the man, being in a state of alcoholic intoxication, moved around Penza in his car. On the street of the 2nd Light he was stopped by DPS officers.

During the registration of administrative material for driving a drunken vehicle, the man was in a patrol car. Dissatisfied with the actions of the inspector, he, according to the investigation, twice hit the policeman with his hand.

Further illegal actions of the motorist were stopped by police officers.

A criminal case was initiated against a resident of the Bessonovsky district under part 1 of Article 318 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. He is suspected of using violence, not dangerous to life and health, against a government official in the performance of official duties.

Currently, investigators establish all the circumstances of the incident and collect evidence in the criminal case.