Violence Erupts in Niš During Public Gathering: Multiple Arrests Made
Authorities apprehend participants following public disturbances, including an assault on the city mayor.
On March 21, 2025, significant public unrest occurred in Niš, leading to multiple arrests by local law enforcement.
In response to the disruption of public order by a gathering of citizens, the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that it has taken action against eleven individuals to date.
Among those arrested is M. N. (21 years old) from Niš, who is suspected of committing violent behavior during a public event.
Allegedly, he threw a cardboard box and splashed water on Dragoslav Pavlović, the mayor of Niš.
Following an order from the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Niš, M. N. will remain in custody for up to 48 hours and has been brought before the public prosecutor with a formal criminal complaint.
Additional incidents involving public figures were also reported.
A 20-year-old individual, U. P., has been taken in for questioning regarding an incident where eggs were thrown at Milorad Jerkan, the director of the Health Center in Niš.
Investigations are ongoing concerning U. P.
Another arrest included L. B. (24 years old) from Niš, who allegedly spat on Mayor Pavlović.
Police are continuing their investigation to determine all associated facts and circumstances surrounding this incident.
M. K. (42 years old) voluntarily responded to police inquiries regarding another incident involving egg-throwing at Jerkan.
Additional questioning occurred with N. Đ.
(32 years old) in relation to the same event.
Law enforcement is continuing to gather information from several other individuals, including N. O. (60), I. R. (21), and L. M. (14), related to reports of egg-throwing by citizens at a location in front of the Officers' Club in Niš.
Furthermore, a suspect identified as M. Š.
(39 years old) is being sought for allegedly using a slingshot to throw eggs at the gathered crowd at that location.
During the disturbances, Z. V. (49 years old) was brought in for allegedly pushing a police officer in front of the police station in Niš.
I. S. (49 years old) was also apprehended in connection with this incident, as he was with Z. V. at the time.
As a result of the unrest, ten individuals have reported to the police that they suffered injuries during the altercations.
The authorities are engaged in ongoing efforts to collect necessary information, taking operational measures and actions in accordance with legal authorizations to clarify all facts and circumstances, as well as to identify all participants involved in the public disturbances in Niš.
In response to the disruption of public order by a gathering of citizens, the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that it has taken action against eleven individuals to date.
Among those arrested is M. N. (21 years old) from Niš, who is suspected of committing violent behavior during a public event.
Allegedly, he threw a cardboard box and splashed water on Dragoslav Pavlović, the mayor of Niš.
Following an order from the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Niš, M. N. will remain in custody for up to 48 hours and has been brought before the public prosecutor with a formal criminal complaint.
Additional incidents involving public figures were also reported.
A 20-year-old individual, U. P., has been taken in for questioning regarding an incident where eggs were thrown at Milorad Jerkan, the director of the Health Center in Niš.
Investigations are ongoing concerning U. P.
Another arrest included L. B. (24 years old) from Niš, who allegedly spat on Mayor Pavlović.
Police are continuing their investigation to determine all associated facts and circumstances surrounding this incident.
M. K. (42 years old) voluntarily responded to police inquiries regarding another incident involving egg-throwing at Jerkan.
Additional questioning occurred with N. Đ.
(32 years old) in relation to the same event.
Law enforcement is continuing to gather information from several other individuals, including N. O. (60), I. R. (21), and L. M. (14), related to reports of egg-throwing by citizens at a location in front of the Officers' Club in Niš.
Furthermore, a suspect identified as M. Š.
(39 years old) is being sought for allegedly using a slingshot to throw eggs at the gathered crowd at that location.
During the disturbances, Z. V. (49 years old) was brought in for allegedly pushing a police officer in front of the police station in Niš.
I. S. (49 years old) was also apprehended in connection with this incident, as he was with Z. V. at the time.
As a result of the unrest, ten individuals have reported to the police that they suffered injuries during the altercations.
The authorities are engaged in ongoing efforts to collect necessary information, taking operational measures and actions in accordance with legal authorizations to clarify all facts and circumstances, as well as to identify all participants involved in the public disturbances in Niš.
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