On October 15, 2026, an incident occurred in Kyiv involving a bicycle courier who was pushed under the wheels of a car by a law enforcement officer, according to police reports.
Details of the Incident
According to the official version of events, the courier ignored the police officer's demand to stop. In response, the officer attempted to detain him, causing the cyclist to lose his balance and fall. Fortunately, the man was unharmed and continued his work after a check.
Police Response
The Kyiv police confirmed that a notification group, consisting of police officers and representatives from the Territorial Center for Staffing and Social Support (TCC), was working at the scene. Following the incident, an internal investigation was launched regarding the actions of the police officer, who allegedly did not adhere to necessary conduct standards.
Next Steps
As part of the internal investigation, all circumstances of the incident will be clarified, and the actions of the police officer will be evaluated. Such investigations are standard practice in cases where questions arise regarding the behavior of law enforcement during the performance of their duties.