In the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv, the police apprehended an individual who attacked a mall visitor with a knife.

This was reported by the Kyiv police.

Details: The incident took place on Saturday around noon at the shopping center. Preliminary reports indicate a conflict arose between three men, during which one of them stabbed another in the leg.

The 28-year-old victim was hospitalized in critical condition.

The authorities detained the 27-year-old assailant under Article 208 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine.

Investigators have initiated criminal proceedings under part 2 of Article 15 and part 1 of Article 115 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine – attempted murder.

The police are determining the motives and circumstances of the crime. The pre-trial investigation is ongoing.