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BalticsPublished: 16 June 2026 at 11:20

Lithuanian Police Face Axe-Wielding Man During Domestic Violence Call

In Lithuania, police responding to a domestic violence call encountered an aggressive man armed with an axe. After disarming him, the man continued to resist and injured officers during his arrest.

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Incident Details

On the morning of June 11, a woman in Lithuania called the police to report domestic violence. When officers arrived at the private home, they were met by an aggressive man holding an axe. The police employed special measures to disarm him, and the axe was confiscated. However, the man continued to actively resist and did not comply with the officers' demands.

Confrontation and Aftermath

During the arrest, the man injured several police officers. The injured officers received medical treatment and are recovering on an outpatient basis. Lithuanian authorities emphasized that every call can be unpredictable, and police work requires not only professionalism but also readiness to act in dangerous situations.

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