St Petersburg store guard detained after man's death

A St Petersburg store guard has been detained on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm resulting in a man's death, the city's Investigative Committee directorate said.

According to investigators' preliminary account, a man stole groceries during the night leading into October 18 and tried to leave. The guard noticed him, and a confrontation followed outside.

Investigators allege the guard repeatedly struck the victim's head and torso. The man fell, suffered a head injury and died at the scene. He was 47.

The case was opened under Part 4 of Article 111 of Russia's Criminal Code. Investigators are considering a preventive measure for the detainee.