Woman Resists Police in Vilkija, Two Officers Injured

In Vilkija, Lithuania, police officers faced resistance from a woman they were attempting to arrest in connection with a domestic violence incident. The confrontation occurred on August 23 around 4:20 PM when officers attempted to detain the suspect.

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During the arrest of a woman for domestic violence, she actively resisted with physical actions against a Kaunas County Police Department officer (born in 1999) and an officer (born in 2005).

During the arrest attempt, the woman actively resisted, resulting in injuries to two officers from the Kaunas County Police Department. One injured officer was born in 1999, and the other in 2005. Both officers received medical attention and were treated on an outpatient basis.

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The police officers, due to the injuries sustained, were treated on an outpatient basis after receiving medical assistance.

The suspect, born in 1982, was subsequently taken into custody and placed in a detention facility. A pre-trial investigation has been initiated under Article 286 of the Lithuanian Criminal Code, which pertains to resisting a public servant or a person performing public administration functions.

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The suspect (born in 1982) was taken to the detention center.

This article of the law stipulates that individuals who use or threaten to use physical force against a public servant can face penalties including public works, fines, restriction of liberty, arrest, or imprisonment for up to three years. The incident highlights the risks faced by law enforcement officers in the line of duty.

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A pre-trial investigation has been launched under Article 286 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Lithuania (Resistance to a state official or a person performing public administration functions).