A man with an axe attacked an acquaintance during an argument in the Semyonovsky district.

      On April 25, 2026, at 09:00, Incidents In the village of Kirillovo, Semenovsky district, a 72-year-old local resident attacked an acquaintance with an axe. This was reported by the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Nizhny Novgorod region. According to the police, during the conflict, he struck his acquaintance several times with the back of the axe and threatened to kill her. The woman contacted law enforcement. Criminal cases have been initiated against the man under the articles "Threat of murder" and "Beatings." The suspect has been detained. It turned out that he had previously been convicted. The police urge not to remain indifferent to domestic conflicts. If you are threatened or witness violence, it is necessary to report it immediately by calling "02" or "102" from a mobile phone. Earlier, it was reported that in Kulebaki, a 15-year-old teenager was detained, accused of murdering a 16-year-old acquaintance. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has a Telegram channel. Subscribe to stay informed about the main events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+