Pyor Ivanov from the Press Service of the Yabloko faction in St.Petersburg parliament attacked and severely beaten
Press Release, 31.05.2022
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In St. Petersburg, journalist Pyor Ivanov from the Press Service of the Yabloko faction in St.Petersburg parliament, was attacked and severely beaten late in the evening of 30 May.
Late in the evening of 30 May 30, two unidentified young men beat Pyotr Ivanov near the entrance to his house. They knocked the journalist to the ground and kicked him in the head.
The attackers also shouted threats to Ivanov during the attack. The attackers had a bottle of green liquid in their hands, but they did not have time to douse the journalist. Before escaping, they photographed Ivanov.
Pyotr Ivanov connects the attack with his professional activities. In the hospital, where Pyotr Ivanov was taken by ambulance, doctors diagnosed him a broken nose and numerous bruises.
Deputies of the Yabloko faction of St.Petersburg applied to the police with a demand to open a criminal case against the attackers. Yabloko Deputy Chairman Boris Vishnevsky noted that Yabloko would provide Pyotr Ivanov with all possible assistance and support.
Read more about the persecution of Yabloko members after the start of the “special operation”.
Posted: June 1st, 2022 under Freedom of Speech, Human Rights, Без рубрики.