Young Man Assaulted at Power Truck Event in Kauhava
A young man was assaulted in the early hours of Sunday morning at the Power Truck event in Kauhava, according to the Ostrobothnia Police Department. The incident occurred after 4:00 AM on 9 August, with police investigating the case as aggravated assault.
Three men are suspected of carrying out the assault, with one reportedly using a red pesäpallo bat during the attack (Ilta-Sanomat). The victim was transported to hospital for treatment following the incident (Helsingin Sanomat).
Power Truck is an annual trade fair and vehicle exhibition for the transport sector (Iltalehti). The police are urging anyone with information about the assault or the suspected perpetrators to come forward. Witnesses or those with relevant details can contact the police via email at vihjeet.pohjanmaa@poliisi.fi or by calling the tip line at 0295 415 501 (MTV Uutiset).
