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Man with kitchen axe in hands attacked passers-by in Bishkek

The incident occurred on August 30 on the territory of Osh market. An unknown man in an inadequate state swung a kitchen axe and hit passers-by with it. Eyewitnesses filmed the moment of the attack and sent it to 24.kg news agency.

The press service of the Department of Internal Affairs of Leninsky district reported that a man filed a statement, asking to take measures against an unknown person, who hit him with a kitchen axe on Kuliev Street at Osh market.

The fact was registered under the article «Hooliganism» of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. All necessary examinations have been appointed.

The police detained a 31-year-old man, who was placed in a temporary detention facility. The investigation continues.

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