Supetar assault over pentagram T‑shirt results in criminal charge

On 5 August, police in Supetar, Croatia, responded to a report that an 18‑year‑old man attacked a 19‑year‑old after demanding he remove a T‑shirt bearing a pentagram, a symbol associated with metal subculture. The attacker struck the victim with his hand, causing minor injuries that required medical attention.

The police detained the attacker, who was found to have a blood‑alcohol level of 0.61 g/kg, and four additional participants. The 18‑year‑old faces a criminal charge for violent behaviour, while the others are cited for public‑order offences. The incident highlights tensions surrounding subcultural symbols in public spaces.