Polish journalist stabbed in Tbilisi, attacker detained [VIDEO]
The Interior Ministry reports the offender, identified only as G.Kh, has already been detained. Photo: video grab.
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A polish journalist has been stabbed on Khetagurovi Street in Tbilisi, reports Formula TV.
The journalist was attacked while he was performing his professional duties. He was transferred to Aladashvili Clinic with chest injuries.
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Witnesses of the incident told Formula that the offender attacked the journalist for the latter’s hairstyle and earring.
The Interior Ministry reports the offender, identified only as G.Kh, has already been detained.
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