Drunk 66-year-old man in Kokand killed his guest with a crowbar

Во время совместного распития алкоголя между мужчинами произошла ссора.

Uzbekistan

In Kokand, a 66-year-old man killed an acquaintance with a metal crowbar after a quarrel while they were drinking together. The court sentenced him to 13 years in prison, Supreme Court spokesman Aziz Abidov said.

According to the court, the crime took place at about 18:00 on 4 April at the defendant's home. A quarrel broke out between the men, during which the guest hit the host in the face several times.

Later, the 66-year-old took a metal crowbar from the yard and struck his acquaintance several times as he slept in the living room. The victim died of his injuries.

Kokand City Court found the man guilty of premeditated murder. The defendant fully admitted his guilt.

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