Vučić apologized to an elderly man for police conduct during traffic blockade in Novi Sad
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić today apologized to an elderly man from Sremski Karlovci for the police's actions towards him during yesterday's traffic blockade in Novi Sad.
TL;DR
- President Aleksandar Vučić apologized to an elderly man from Sremski Karlovci for police actions during a traffic blockade in Novi Sad.
- A video surfaced showing the elderly man in an argument with protesters, after which police led him aside.
- Vučić stated he could not find an explanation for the police's reaction and expressed hope that state bodies would handle the situation appropriately.
- He apologized on behalf of himself and the state, acknowledging the need to combat arrogance.
- SNS President Miloš Vučević called the police reaction "inappropriate and unprofessional."
- Media close to the government reported a protest against "police brutality" in front of the Novi Sad Police Administration.
- The police stated the 66-year-old man objected to the intersection blockade, and officers isolated and warned him to prevent public order disturbances.
- A 38-year-old man from Novi Sad was identified, interviewed, and reported to the prosecutor for verbally attacking the elderly citizen.
- An initiative for disciplinary proceedings was filed against two police officers, with one already suspended pending the outcome.