A traffic police officer was attacked with a knife at night in southern Moscow. According to our information, around midnight, traffic police officers arrived at Fruit Street to document an accident involving a Kia Optima. While drawing up the report, a random passerby attacked the officers - he suddenly pulled out a folding knife and struck the inspector several times. The lieutenant sustained wounds to his chin and shoulder and a broken finger. The inspector drew his service weapon and wounded the attacker in his thigh and lower leg. According to Mash, the attacker is 33-year-old Khabiv S. from the Stavropol Territory. He worked in the construction industry through a sole proprietor and was a frequent client of microloans. The capital's Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case regarding an attack on the life of a law enforcement officer. The interrogation of the suspect will begin after medical treatment - he faces life imprisonment.