Hrodna Man Threatened Schoolboy with Air Pistol; Case Referred to Court

Reform.news Editorial Team · 11 November 2026, 17:30

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A Hrodna resident was drinking at home before taking an air pistol to a bus stop, where he threatened a schoolboy. A criminal case has been opened against the man on charges of aggravated hooliganism, the Hrodna Region Prosecutor’s Office reports.

In September 2026, the 55-year-old defendant was drinking alcohol at home before taking a pistol and heading to a bus stop. There, he tried to strike up a conversation with a 13-year-old boy. When the schoolboy refused to talk, the man pointed the pistol at him. The boy hid behind a tree and then ran away. A witness reported the incident to the police.

A criminal case has been opened against the man under Part 3 of Article 339 of the Criminal Code. The case has been referred to court. The defendant has been placed under a preventive measure prohibiting certain actions.