The Prosecutor’s Office has charged 1 person with violence for an assault on David Berdzenishvili, a leader of the Republicans opposition party.
An inquiry by the Interior Ministry revealed the detained individual had assaulted Berdzenishvili “for his political activities”.
“The assailant was arrested on the same day and charged with a Criminal Code article concerning violent persecution of a person for political activities. The Prosecutor’s Office would apply to court for use of detention as a measure of restraint for the accused ahead of trial”, - reads the statement.