A woman with a blood alcohol level of 4.09 promille stabbed a man in their Vilnius apartment on April 25 at 16:49, police said.
The victim received outpatient medical care after the attack
The man, born in 1978, was treated and released following medical assistance at the scene, according to the Police Department. No life-threatening injuries were reported.
The suspect was arrested and faces a criminal investigation
The woman, born in 1974, was detained and placed in custody after admitting to the stabbing with a knife. Authorities launched a pre-trial investigation under Article 138, Part 1 of the Criminal Code for causing minor health impairment.
Another unrelated incident occurred later the same day in Vilnius
At approximately 17:09, a different man with a blood alcohol level of 2.37 promille assaulted a woman born in 1988 and possibly a child born in 2026 in a private residence. He was taken to a police station, and a separate pre-trial investigation was opened under Articles 140, Parts 2 and 3 of the Criminal Code.
What legal consequences could the woman face for the stabbing?
Under Lithuanian law, causing minor health impairment under Article 138, Part 1 carries a penalty of up to one year in prison or a fine, though sentencing depends on court evaluation of intent, prior record, and circumstances.
Was alcohol a factor in both incidents reported on April 25?
Yes, police confirmed the woman involved in the stabbing had a blood alcohol level of 4.09 promille, and the man in the later assault had a level of 2.37 promille, both indicating severe intoxication.
