In St. Petersburg, a case was opened over the use of violence against government officials

This was reported on the website of the UK administration.

According to the materials of the criminal case, on January 31, on Sennaya Square, "unknown persons used violence against law enforcement officers who ensure law and order during an unauthorized rally."

The Investigative Committee said that at present, investigative actions and operational-search measures are being carried out aimed at identifying the perpetrators of the crime and bringing them to justice.

Earlier it was reported that a suspect in the use of violence against a riot policeman was detained in St. Petersburg.