Rosgvardia officer arrests man with secateur in Kursk

A civilian Rosgvardia officer in Kursk single-handedly apprehended a man who attacked a flower shop saleswoman with a secateur, chased her through the street, and was later handed over to police.

Consensus

• A man attacked a flower shop saleswoman in Kursk with a secateur.
• The attacker chased the woman through the street.
• A Rosgvardia officer, Artem Ryzhkov, who was not on duty, intervened.
• Ryzhkov detained the attacker, called for police, and handed him over to law enforcement.
• The incident was reported in the media and circulated online.
• The officer will be recommended for an award.

Points of divergence

• The governor of Kursk Oblast, Alexander Khinshtein, wrote in the messaging app MAX about the officer's actions, emphasizing his responsibility and civic courage. — riamo
• The officer is described as remaining 'what he is by essence — a protector' despite not being on duty. — vesti

Coverage (2 sources)

• Rosgvardiets alone detained attacker with secateurs on seller in Kursk — РИАМО
• In Kursk, a Rosgvardiya officer detained a man who attacked a woman with a pruning shears — Вести

Key entities

• Kursk
• Alexander Khinsteyn
• Kursk Oblast
• Flowers
• Artem Ryzhkov
• Moscow
• Rosguard
• Networks
• Rosgvardiets

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