“To satisfy the petition of the investigation on the election of Grigoryev a preventive measure in the form of detention until December 1,” TASS quoted the court ruling.

Grigoryev was charged under an article on an encroachment on the life of a law enforcement officer. He faces life imprisonment.

The attack was carried out on Tuesday, October 1, near the entrance building of the SK in Technical Lane.

The injured Colonel of Justice died in hospital without regaining consciousness.