In Vichuga, a man with a hammer scared his partner to death

Employees of the Vichug district identified and detained a 55-year-old local resident suspected of committing a crime under Part 1 of Article 119 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.

At the duty station received a statement from a 48-year-old resident of the city. She said that during the family conflict, her 55-year-old partner threatened her with physical violence. In confirmation of the seriousness of intentions, the attacker showed a hammer.

The woman took the threat seriously and, fearing for her life, went to the police.

The suspect was arrested by the police. The man has previously been prosecuted for similar crimes and property offences. A criminal case has been opened on this fact.

The sanction of the article provides for punishment up to imprisonment for up to 2 years.

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