The Moscow Ombudsman did not receive complaints about the arrest of teenagers in Kitai Gorod. In the past it was written in the media that during the attack over a hundred people were taken to the police, some of them minors; Parents complained that they were not immediately allowed to see their children.
The office of the Capital Commissioner, Andrey Metzler, responded to the "Podium" publication that they "have no official information" about the attack, but stated that they are ready to look into it if the Ombudsman receives requests.
"The commissioner has not received any complaints from citizens about a possible violation of their rights during these events. If minors or their parents (legal representatives) believe that their rights have been violated during these actions, they have the right to contact the Commissioner with a complaint. Requests received will be discussed in accordance with the procedure established by law."
The team noted that other issues related to the attack are under the authority of the internal bodies. In the past, the police explained the inspection of Kiti-Gorod as a means of preventing disorder and drinking alcohol in public places. The first vice-chair of the State Duma Committee for the Protection of the Family, Rosa Chimaris, meanwhile called for an "understanding" attitude towards the youth in Kiti-Gorod, "and not to inflate the tragedy."