Feb 20 • 13:24 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania 15min

Conflict at the Kėdainiai Company: Employee Dispute Escalates into Violence

A workplace dispute at UAB 'Rivona' escalated into violence, involving an attack by the son of one of the employees on a 32-year-old man.

A workplace conflict at UAB 'Rivona' in Kėdainiai resulted in a violent incident that was reported to emergency services shortly after it began. The scuffle started inside the company's warehouse and subsequently spilled into the outdoor area, where one party involved in the dispute called upon their son to intervene. The son allegedly assaulted a 32-year-old male employee in the parking lot, resulting in visible injuries including bruised facial features and a swollen lip. Emergency services, including the police and medical assistance, were dispatched to the scene following the report.

The situation further deteriorated as later that day, relatives of the injured man returned to the emergency services, claiming that four individuals had attacked him near his workplace while he was already in the hospital. The previously involved parties, including the suspect in the initial assault, reportedly began making threatening calls to the victim’s relatives, coercing them into withdrawing the police report that had been filed. This escalation has raised concerns regarding workplace safety and the potential ramifications for employee relationships and company protocols in handling conflicts.

Authorities are now investigating the incident thoroughly, with police statements obtained from the injured party and potential witnesses. The incident highlights the serious issues of workplace violence and the need for better conflict resolution strategies within companies to prevent such occurrences from escalating further in the future.

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