Russian police are investigating a driver who was caught on camera deliberately driving his car into a group of two children.
The two boys had been firing rubber pellets at passing motorists in the northern Russian city of Priozersk on March 9, the Leningrad region Investigative Committee said in a statement.
In shocking scenes caught on CCTV, one driver reacted to the children’s prank by turning his car around and driving it at the youngsters. After hitting one of the children with the vehicle, the driver then left his car and dumped the boy into a pile of snow, investigators said. The child suffered a concussion but otherwise escaped unharmed.
Police reported that the rubber pellets had not caused any damage to the car.
A Message from The Moscow Times:
Dear readers,
We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent."
These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia.
We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help.
Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact.
By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us.
Remind me later.
