Brawl at a Polling Station in Bucharest: A 44-Year-Old Man Assaulted
A disturbing incident occurred at a polling station in Sector 5 of Bucharest, where a 44-year-old man was physically assaulted by another man and his 17-year-old son. The altercation took place on Sunday afternoon, and eyewitnesses reported that the situation was quickly brought under control by jandarmi and firefighters who were securing the polling station.
According to a report by Digi24.ro, the Centre for Communication of the Municipality of Bucharest informed that the jandarmi and firefighters intervened to quell the conflict and establish the facts. The police were also notified, and teams from the General Directorate of Police of the Municipality of Bucharest were dispatched to the scene.
As reported by Digi24.ro, the incident occurred when a conflict spontaneously broke out at the polling station. The 44-year-old man was allegedly assaulted by a 34-year-old man and his 17-year-old son. The victim received medical attention at the scene from the ISU-BIF team but refused to be transported to a hospital.
The Digi24.ro report stated that all parties involved were taken to the 19th Police Station for questioning and to take necessary measures. The police are investigating the incident under the charges of assault or other forms of violence and disturbing public order and peace.
The polling station was secured by jandarmi and firefighters, who acted swiftly to prevent the situation from escalating. The authorities have taken statements from witnesses and are reviewing footage from the scene to establish the exact circumstances of the incident.
As stated by Digi24.ro, the investigation is ongoing, and the case will be referred to the competent prosecutor’s office. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of voters and the need for increased security measures at polling stations.
In a statement, the authorities emphasized that such incidents will not be tolerated and that measures will be taken to prevent similar situations from occurring in the future. The Digi24.ro report highlighted the importance of maintaining public order and safety during the electoral process.
The incident serves as a reminder of the need for vigilance and cooperation between authorities and citizens to ensure a smooth and peaceful electoral process. As reported by Digi24.ro, the authorities are committed to investigating the incident and taking necessary measures to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
