In a shocking and deeply disturbing incident, a young Ukrainian man is facing charges of severe bodily harm after a violent assault that has left his wife in critical condition. The incident occurred at a residential hotel in Kožlany, Plzeň Region, on Saturday night and has sent shockwaves through the community and legal authorities.

Lenka Kocurová, the head of the Plzeň District Prosecutor’s Office, confirmed these charges on Tuesday, highlighting the gravity of the situation. The foreigner involved in this case could potentially face up to ten years in prison for the brutal attack.

The victim of the assault, a woman whose identity has not been disclosed, was hospitalized with severe genital injuries. Shockingly, it appears that she was harmed by a pyrotechnic device. According to the resolution initiating criminal proceedings, the foreigner is alleged to have been involved in a horrifying incident in which he attempted to insert a firecracker into his partner’s vagina and ignite it. A source familiar with the investigation stated, “Medical reports indicate that the injuries are consistent with the effects of an explosive device,” underlining the brutality of the attack.

Currently, the accused foreigner is in police custody, and authorities have filed a request for his detention. This step has been taken out of concerns that he might attempt to evade legal proceedings, tamper with witnesses, or engage in further criminal activities if released.

The injured woman’s condition remains highly critical, according to Gabriela Levorová, a spokesperson for the Pilsen University Hospital, who provided an update on Monday, highlighting the severity of her injuries and the long road to recovery ahead.

The residential hotel in Kožlany is known to host foreigners, but the owner declined to comment on the incident, citing an ongoing police investigation. Similarly, other residents of the hostel have been tight-lipped about the incident, only acknowledging that it involved a young Ukrainian man and his partner who had a dispute that evening.

Neighbors in the vicinity of the hostel have reported no prior issues and claimed to be unaware of the incident. They noted that male residents typically leave for work early in the morning and return in the evening, while women and children tend to stay in the building, highlighting the shock and disbelief surrounding this horrifying event.

This deeply disturbing incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of addressing domestic violence and the need for swift and just legal action in cases of severe harm. The victim’s path to recovery will undoubtedly be long and arduous, and the community is left reeling from the shocking nature of the assault.

Article by Prague Forum