Alpinist Detained for Attack on Ambulance Driver
Law enforcement agencies in St. Petersburg have detained a 34-year-old industrial alpinist on suspicion of beating an ambulance driver. The conflict that led to the attack occurred on Lenin Avenue in the Krasnoselsky District.
Jan 26, 2026 0
Operatives from the criminal investigation department detained the man on the evening of January 20 at 76 Lenin Avenue. The search for the suspect, which lasted two days, concluded around 9:30 p.m.
According to the investigation, the incident occurred on the night of January 19. The detained man got into a verbal altercation with the ambulance driver, which escalated into physical violence. As a result, the driver sustained bruises and was forced to seek medical attention.
A criminal case has been initiated against the industrial alpinist under the article for hooliganism. As reported by the police, the man already has a prior conviction for battery and infliction of grievous bodily harm.
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