Plovdiv restaurant owner accused of assaulting 13-year-old boy

A 13-year-old boy was hospitalized in Plovdiv after an alleged assault by a restaurant owner. According to the child's father, the boy accidentally entered an unlocked storage room adjacent to the restroom. The owner reportedly reacted by forcefully pulling the boy out and kicking him in the chest, followed by slapping him in the face.

The child was taken to the hospital by emergency services due to breathing difficulties and suspected internal injuries. The restaurant owner claimed he believed the youth was attempting to steal. Police have seized security camera footage and are conducting an investigation into the incident.