Investigation into attack on train conductor in Jūrmala sent to prosecutors

The State Police of Latvia have completed the criminal investigation into an attack on a train conductor aboard the Riga–Ķemeri electric train in Jūrmala. On 30 October the case files were sent to the Pierīga Prosecutor's Office, which will continue the proceedings and consider imposing compulsory measures of a medical nature.

What happened

Police received a report of the incident on 6 June. According to the pre-trial investigation, at about 00:20 on the stretch between Sloka and Ķemeri stations, public order was grossly disrupted. A young man injured the conductor and then stole her bag with personal belongings, as well as her work bag. The initial report also mentioned money.

Detention and legal classification

Officers of the Jūrmala precinct of the State Police Riga Region Department detained a man born in 2001 on 26 June. He had previously come to the attention of police. On 27 June he was remanded in custody as a preventive measure.

The case was first classified as robbery under Section 176, Part 1 of the Criminal Law. After the circumstances were clarified, it was reclassified under Section 231, Part 2 – hooliganism involving bodily harm to the victim. That offence is punishable by up to five years' imprisonment, short-term imprisonment, probation supervision, community service or a fine.

The case is also classified under Section 180, Part 1 – theft. That offence carries up to one year's imprisonment, short-term imprisonment, probation supervision, community service or a fine.

The State Police note that no person is considered guilty until guilt is proven in accordance with the procedure prescribed by law.