In Kyiv, a serviceman near a shopping mall beat a man: received 5 years of imprisonment

In Kyiv, a serviceman near a shopping mall beat a man: received 5 years of imprisonment

As a result of the fight, the victim suffered a traumatic brain injury and hematoma.

The Pechersky District Court of Kyiv found a serviceman guilty of beating a civilian near the "Gulliver" shopping center in March, causing him severe bodily injuries. This is stated in the verdict in case No. 757/32847/20-k.

The incident occurred on the evening of March 26. A sudden verbal argument arose between the men, during which, according to the investigation, the serviceman approached the victim, grabbed him by the shoulder, and forcefully struck his forearm against his face. The blow was so strong that the man lost consciousness and fell to the concrete.

Medical professionals documented the victim’s injuries as a closed traumatic brain injury, severe brain contusion, as well as subdural and epidural hematomas. All injuries were classified as severe.

During the court session, the serviceman fully admitted his guilt and agreed with the qualification of his actions under part 1 of article 121 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (intentional infliction of grievous bodily harm).

The court sentenced him to five years of imprisonment but released him from serving the sentence with a probationary period of two years, based on article 75 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.