Detained Police Officer in Priekule Claims No Memory of Incident
A police officer arrested for fatally beating a man in Priekule has told investigators he does not remember the event due to heavy intoxication, according to State Police Chief Armands Ruks.
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State Police Chief Armands Ruks revealed in an interview with Latvian Television's program “Panorāma” that the detained police officer has stated to investigators that he has no memory of the incident.
The officer, who was taken into custody on suspicion of fatally assaulting a teacher in Priekule, was reportedly heavily intoxicated at the time. Ruks confirmed that such a claim has been made by the detainee, but further details about the course of events are not being disclosed.
The case has sparked public outcry due to the involvement of a law enforcement officer. The investigation is ongoing, and the police chief has promised that the case will receive heightened attention.
