Crime, Latvia, Legislation

International Internet Magazine. Baltic States news & analytics Friday, 29.03.2024, 13:13

Number of murders in Latvia increases in 2014

BC, Riga, 11.02.2015.Print version
A total of 85 murders were registered in Latvia in 2014, which is ten murders more than in 2013, reports LETA, referring to information from the State Police.

In 2014, the police registered 1,214 battery cases, 67 of which were fatal.

 

The police indicate that murders usually occur spontaneously or as a result of domestic disputes. Alcoholism and unfavorable family conditions are usually the main factors in homicide. Bodily injuries are often inflicted during domestic fights or following alcohol abuse.

 

75 rape cases were registered in Latvia in 2014 – two more than in 2013.






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