Attack on a student from China in St. Petersburg

On December 25, 2006, in St. Petersburg, unknown persons beat up a Chinese citizen, a third-year student at an architectural university.

As the victim himself reported, on the Fontanka embankment, not far from the university dormitory, he was attacked by several people. The victim suffered a broken nose and minor facial injuries.

At the request of a citizen of the People's Republic of China, a criminal case was initiated under Article 116 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation ("beatings"). An investigation is underway. There is no reported robbery.

Sources

• In St. Petersburg, a student from China was beaten again by unknown persons // Newsru.com. 2006. December 27.