Feb 16 • 07:51 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania Lrytas

A domestic abuser resisted police eviction in the Zarasai region

A man in Sadūnai village resisted eviction by police officers and has been detained after an altercation that left one officer injured.

In the early hours of the morning, police officers responded to a domestic violence situation in Sadūnai village, Lithuania. During the process of assessing the danger posed by a male subject, born in 1974, who was intoxicated and refused to be tested for alcohol, he attempted to resist eviction from his residence. The situation escalated when the man actively confronted a police officer from the Zarasai District Police Headquarters. After the incident, the injured officer received medical attention but continued to perform his duties. The man who resisted arrest was subsequently detained and taken to the Panevėžys District Police Headquarters for processing. In light of his actions, authorities have initiated a pre-trial investigation for resisting a public servant. This incident highlights ongoing issues with domestic violence in Lithuania and the challenges law enforcement faces when dealing with resistant offenders, raising questions about the adequacy of protections for both victims and law enforcement personnel.

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