Man attacks a traffic police officer with a knife during an accident investigation in Moscow, Russia

On November 1, 2026, in Moscow, Russia, footage captured a tense late-night police encounter on a residential street. In the video, uniformed officers can be seen surrounding a man standing on the sidewalk as they attempt to apprehend him. Moments later, the two officers manage to subdue the man. According to reports, traffic police officers arrived at Fruktovaya Street following a collision involving a car and an electric bicycle. Although the suspect was not involved in the accident, he allegedly attempted to obstruct the investigation and stabbed an officer at least twice in the face and body. The officer used his service weapon to subdue the attacker. The suspect was taken to a city hospital, and a criminal case was opened regarding an attempt on the life of a law enforcement officer. Investigators were expected to question him after receiving medical clearance.