Turkish citizens beaten in Nizhny Novgorod

On October 8, 2006, two 23-year-old Turkish citizens were attacked in Nizhny Novgorod.

At about 17:00 at the public transport stop "Varvarskaya Street" (Nizhny Novgorod region), a group of young people approached the foreigners. After a verbal skirmish ensued, a beating took place. The victims received a number of moderate injuries.

On this fact, an investigation is being carried out, the issue of initiating a criminal case is being decided.

Sources

• Two Turks beaten up in Nizhny Novgorod // Gazeta.ru. 2006. October 9.
• Two Turkish citizens beaten in Nizhny Novgorod // Independent newspaper. 2006. October 9.