Skopje stabbing: 13-year-old in critical condition after Čair fight

Skopje stabbing juvenile violence Čair municipality knife attack North Macedonia crime

A violent altercation in the Čair municipality of Skopje on August 31 has left a 13-year-old boy in critical condition after he was stabbed in the heart. The incident, which occurred around 10:00 PM, involved a physical confrontation between two groups, resulting in three individuals sustaining stab wounds and one 16-year-old receiving minor injuries.

Police have detained five individuals in connection with the attack, including a 19-year-old and a 13-year-old. Authorities seized weapons, including knives and a baton, from the suspects. While the 19-year-old has been ordered to 30 days of detention by the Basic Criminal Court of Skopje, the 13-year-old perpetrator is below the legal age for criminal responsibility and has been referred to social services.

Minister of Internal Affairs Panče Toshkovski described the event as one of the most horrific cases of juvenile violence in the country, calling for a broader institutional response from various ministries and social factors. Health Minister Sašo Klekovski confirmed the victim is in intensive care and remains in a life-threatening condition.

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Ministry of Internal Affairs · Pançe Toshkovski · Sašo Klekovski · Skopje · Çair

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[● 9 SOURCES] A physical altercation occurred in the Čair municipality of Skopje on August 31 around 10:00 PM. srpskainfo.com · www.espreso.co.rs · www.bl-portal.com · racin.mk · skopje1.mk · +4 more
[DISPUTED] A 13-year-old boy stabbed three individuals from the opposing group with a knife. srpskainfo.com · www.espreso.co.rs · www.bl-portal.com · racin.mk · skopje1.mk · +2 more
[● 7 SOURCES] One victim, a 13-year-old, sustained a stab wound to the heart and is in critical condition. srpskainfo.com · www.espreso.co.rs · www.bl-portal.com · racin.mk · skopje1.mk · +2 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The Minister of Health stated that the boy's condition is critical and medical options are limited. srpskainfo.com · www.espreso.co.rs · www.bl-portal.com · republika.mk
[● 6 SOURCES] The fight involved five people: four minors and one adult. srpskainfo.com · www.espreso.co.rs · www.bl-portal.com · almakos.com · 360stepeni.mk
[DISPUTED] Police arrested a 19-year-old and a 13-year-old, seizing knives and a baton. srpskainfo.com · www.espreso.co.rs · www.bl-portal.com · skopje1.mk
[● 5 SOURCES] The Basic Public Prosecutor's Office in Skopje has opened an investigation and proposed detention for a 19-year-old suspect. libertas.mk · makpress.mk · nezavisen.mk · vecer.mk
[● 3 SOURCES] A 19-year-old suspect was ordered to 30 days of detention. racin.mk · skopje1.mk · vecer.mk