A Latvian court sentenced two individuals for assaulting a Ukrainian citizen and others at a public event in Ventspils Municipality in July 2024. The Kurzeme District Court delivered the verdict on June 18th, citing the attack was motivated by ethnic hatred. During the incident, the perpetrators made derogatory remarks about the victim’s nationality. The assault resulted in moderate bodily injuries to multiple individuals. The court’s decision reflects Latvia’s stance against hate crimes and violence targeting individuals based on their ethnicity. Details regarding the length of the prison sentence were not immediately available. This case highlights ongoing concerns about discrimination and prejudice within the region.