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LatviaPublished: 16 September 2026 at 06:52

Man in Dobele municipality stabs neighbor to death, attacks two women

In Naudīte parish, Dobele municipality, a 64-year-old man fatally stabbed his neighbor and attacked two women, Latvian broadcaster's "Degpunktā" program reports.

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A serious violent incident has occurred in Naudīte parish, part of Dobele municipality, leaving one person dead and two others injured.

According to the Latvian Television program "Degpunktā," a 64-year-old man attacked his neighbor with a knife, killing him. The man reportedly also turned his violence against two women, though the extent of their injuries has not yet been disclosed.

Location of the incident

Naudīte parish is located in Dobele municipality, in the Zemgale region, and is one of several rural parishes within the municipality. Publicly available details about what led to the confrontation between the man and his neighbor, as well as the exact timing of the attack, remain limited.

It is also not yet known whether the suspect has been detained or whether a criminal case has been opened against him. The identities of the victims and other individuals involved have not been released.

The case is being treated as a serious violent crime involving several people, apparently connected through proximity or household ties. Such incidents typically prompt an immediate response from police and investigative authorities, but no official statement from responsible agencies regarding this specific case has been made public so far. Further confirmed details will be reported as they become available.

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