Stara Zagora: Two men detain man pursuing woman

In Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, two men intervened to assist a woman who was being pursued by a 31-year-old man near a music school. The woman, who was visibly distressed and crying, sought help from the men, stating she feared being raped.

According to witnesses, the suspect was traveling by bicycle and shouting obscenities at the woman. After securing the woman in a safe location, the two men pursued the suspect in a car and detained him until police arrived. One witness reported that the suspect, who was shirtless and tattooed, acted insolently toward officers and claimed he had nothing to do with the incident.

Local police confirmed that the man was following the woman and using profanity. While the woman expressed fear of sexual assault, authorities have not yet filed formal charges for attempted rape. The suspect has been detained for up to 24 hours, and a pre-trial investigation has been initiated.