In Baloži, a murdered man with stab wounds was found in a private home. The suspect was detained the same day, but the court refused to send him to arrest.
In Baloži, Kegums municipality, the police are investigating a murder that occurred during a joint alcohol consumption. The body of a man born in 1991, showing signs of violent death, was found on Sunday in one of the private homes.
The police detained a man born in 1984 on suspicion of murder. According to the State Police, he had not previously come to the attention of law enforcement.
According to the investigation, a conflict arose between the men during the gathering, which escalated into a fight. During the altercation, the suspect stabbed the other man several times with a knife. The victim died at the scene.
The police have initiated a criminal process under the article on intentional murder. Such a crime in Latvia is punishable by up to life imprisonment.
Particular attention in this story has been drawn to the court's decision.
The State Police requested that the suspect be arrested; however, the Riga District Court denied the request for detention. Instead, the man was assigned preventive measures not related to imprisonment. The police did not specify what exact restrictions were applied.
Such cases usually provoke public discussions, especially when it comes to serious violent crimes and the court's refusal to arrest the suspect. The final decision on the preventive measure is made by the court, assessing the case materials and potential risks.
Currently, a pre-trial investigation is ongoing. Expert examinations have been appointed, and all circumstances of the incident are being clarified.
The police also remind that a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty in accordance with the law.
