Attack in court: Man hit court guard in Belgrade, detained

Following an incident at the Third Basic Court in Belgrade, by order of the competent public prosecutor, a decision was made to detain the suspect N.P. (54) on suspicion of committing the criminal offense of violent behavior.

Attack in court: Man hit court guard in Belgrade, detained

TL;DR

  • Suspect N.P. (54) detained for violent behavior at the Third Basic Court in Belgrade.
  • Incident occurred on April 7, 2026, after N.P. was warned about drinking alcohol in the courthouse.
  • N.P. allegedly physically assaulted a security guard, hitting him in the head.
  • The injured guard, Ž.U. (48), sustained minor injuries.
  • N.P. confessed to the act during questioning.
  • N.P. has 11 previous convictions, raising concerns about reoffending and influencing witnesses.
  • Prosecutors have requested pre-trial detention for N.P.