The author of investigations into corruption in the city administration was beaten in Bratsk

The general director of the Gorod media holding, journalist Denis Kuchmenko, was beaten on the morning of May 25 at the entrance of his house in Bratsk. As reported on the website of the media holding.

Two masked men attacked the journalist around 9:30 am on May 25 on the ground floor of the house, beat him with a stun gun, and fled after the neighbors reacted to the noise. Kuchmenko was taken to the hospital, he had a broken arm, numerous abrasions and bruises. to The attackers were dressed in fresh electrician uniforms and, in addition to stun guns, were also armed with batons, according newsBabr, a local online publication. The publication emphasizes that the journalist's right arm is broken and the right side of his face is seriously damaged.

According to Gorod, the victim connects the attack with his journalistic activities, primarily with articles about corruption in the administration of Bratsk, as well as about the upcoming elections to the State Duma and the preliminary elections of the United Russia party.