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Two injured in Vilnius McDonald's brawl; police seek suspect
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Two injured in Vilnius McDonald's brawl; police seek suspect

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Under investigation
  • Two men were injured in a fight outside a McDonald's in Vilnius, Lithuania, on March 14.
  • Police have released surveillance footage of a young man they believe is involved in the assault.
  • Authorities are appealing to the public for help in identifying and locating the suspect.

Vilnius police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a young man captured on surveillance footage in connection with a violent assault outside a McDonald's restaurant. The incident occurred in the early hours of March 14, around 1:58 a.m., on Gediminas Avenue in the Lithuanian capital.

According to police reports, two individuals sustained injuries during the public altercation. The surveillance footage obtained by investigators shows a male individual who is believed to be responsible for the assault. The image has been released in an effort to identify him.

Law enforcement officials are urging anyone who recognizes the young man in the video to come forward. They have provided contact information for a specific investigator, Rima Filipaviฤienฤ—, at the Vilnius City Third Police Commissariat, as well as a general police tip line and email address.

The police are treating this as a serious crime and are committed to bringing those responsible to justice. The appeal for public help is a critical step in their ongoing investigation to apprehend the suspect and understand the full circumstances of the fight.

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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.