Aleksandr Polukeev

Affiliated media: Rosbalt, Photojournalist

Incident date: September 9, 2018

Attack type:

• Non-fatal attack / beating / injury / torture

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Glasnost Defense Foundation

Location: Russia, Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg

Additional information:

During police clashes with participants of an unsanctioned protest against pension reform, Rosbalt photojournalist Aleksandr Polukeev suffered a concussion after being hit by a police baton.