Novi Sad opposition councilor arrested on suspicion of leading attack on police

Police apprehended Baculov at his home on Thursday morning.

The Internal Affairs Ministry (MUP) said Baculov is suspected of leading an attack on police officers on August 27 during an unreported rally at the Novi Sad Faculty of Philosophy. He is suspected of committing the criminal offence of assaulting an official in the performance of their duties, the Ministry said.

Baculov is believed to have led an assault on police officers, physically confronting them, pushing them, and striking their shields in an attempt to breach the cordon and enter the educational institution, MUP added.

He has been detained for up to 48 hours and will be brought before the Basic Public Prosecutor in Novi Sad, along with a criminal complaint.

According to the Ministry, some 300 protesters attempted to violently enter the Faculty building on Wednesday evening, assaulting a riot police cordon.