Last night, the streets of Belgrade turned into a battlefield of chaos! After a violent protest, 29 people were arrested for brutal attacks on police and hooligan behavior. Police officers were pelted with stones, bottles, and even wooden sticks, with six officers injured. Among the arrested were individuals wearing masks to hide their identities while beating and kicking members of the gendarmerie. The events unfolded in the heart of Belgrade, on King Alexander Boulevard, where demonstrators threw firecrackers, fireworks, and stones at the police cordon. In total, the police detained 77 people, including a minor. The Higher Public Prosecutor’s Office in Belgrade ordered 48-hour detention for 29 suspects, while the First Basic Public Prosecutor’s Office detained four more individuals for attacking police before the rally began. This violent gathering, officially starting at 6 PM, escalated into clashes with police around 9 PM. Deputy Police Director Dejan Luković stated that 48 police officers were injured during the riots. The incident sparked a storm on social media, with conflicting views on the causes and consequences of the protest. Is this the start of a new wave of violence or just a passing episode in a political crisis? Drop your thoughts below—maybe you have the answer to this madness on Belgrade’s streets!
