‘Murder’ to miraculous recovery ... how the drama unfolded

1. STAGED MURDER SCENE

Hoax: Mr Babchenko lies apparently dead in a pool of blood in the photo released by Ukrainians

2. SUSPECT’S IMAGE

Trick: A sketch of the ‘killer’ posted by police

3. TRIBUTES AT EMBASSY

Grief: Mourners post pictures of Mr Babchenko at Russia’s Kiev embassy

4. BUT HE’S ALIVE — AND HIS TV STUDIO COLLEAGUES CELEBRATE

Joy: Mr Babchenko’s colleagues. Top: The journalist at yesterday’s news conference

5. SUSPECT ARRESTED

ringleader is led away