A man has been detained in Kyiv who, according to investigators, almost killed an employee of the State Bureau of Investigation.. The attacker, wanting to avoid responsibility for the crime committed, attacked a law enforcement officer with a knife and wounded him.

This was reported by the press service of the Metropolitan Police.. The suspect faces up to 15 years in prison or life imprisonment.

“The pre-trial investigation established that employees of the State Bureau of Investigation carried out investigative actions at the place of residence of a 28-year-old Kiev resident suspected of committing a crime. While communicating with law enforcement officers, the attacker grabbed a kitchen knife and suddenly attacked an SBI investigator, stabbing him and disappearing,” the press service said..

The wounded investigator was hospitalized, and the attacker was found and detained.. Criminal proceedings have been initiated regarding the attempted murder of a law enforcement officer in connection with the performance of his official duties..

The detainee was informed of suspicion, and the court chose a measure of restraint for him in the form of holding guards without the right to post bail..