LatviaPublished: 4 September 2026 at 23:11

Criminal case opened after dog attack on kindergarten children in Carnikava

Latvia's State Police have opened a criminal case after two dogs attacked children from the Carnikava kindergarten "Riekstiņš" on Friday, the agency confirmed to LETA.

Latvia's State Police (VP) have launched a criminal case following an incident in which two dogs attacked children attending the "Riekstiņš" kindergarten in Carnikava on Friday. The State Police confirmed the development to the LETA news agency.

No further details have yet been made public regarding the circumstances of the attack, the number of children affected, or the ownership of the dogs. By opening a criminal case, police are treating the incident as a possible criminal offense requiring formal investigation.

The incident took place in the Carnikava municipality, where the "Riekstiņš" kindergarten is located. No official information has so far been released about further investigative steps or potential suspects.

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