Man Attacks Estranged Wife, Children Present, After Breaking In Via Balcony in Jēkabpils

A domestic violence incident unfolded in Jēkabpils on August 11, when a man forcibly entered his estranged wife's apartment and assaulted her while their two young children were present. The man gained access by climbing onto the building's roof and entering through the balcony doors.

According to the State Police, the woman was at her residence with her two children, aged two and seven, when her former partner entered and physically attacked her. The man's aggressive behavior extended to the children, causing them emotional distress. The victim managed to escape the assault and alert a neighbor, who then contacted the police.

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The man entered the premises by climbing onto the building's roof and accessing the apartment via the balcony doors.

Upon arrival, officers found the suspect on a window ledge, then on the roof, where he made threats and appeared to endanger himself. He eventually descended and was apprehended by police in the courtyard. Due to his aggressive and unpredictable behavior, officers used a stun gun during the arrest. The woman sustained injuries but did not require hospitalization.

The suspect, born in 1991, has a prior police record, including a conviction for inflicting serious bodily harm in 2022. He was also under investigation for cruelty towards a minor and threats of serious bodily harm. A court order for temporary protection against violence against him was in effect since February 17.

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The victim managed to free herself from the attacker and reach the apartment's front door, where she asked a neighbor to inform the police about what was happening.