# Juvenile violence in Plovdiv

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/juvenile-violence-in-plovdiv
> Updated: 2026-09-10T08:11:24.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Police in Plovdiv have identified 13 teenagers, aged 12 to 15, following a violent confrontation that moved from a local shopping mall to Russki Boulevard. The incident involved two groups of youths who had reportedly exchanged threats online.

During the altercation, one individual required medical attention after being burned with a lighter. All 13 minors were taken to a police station to provide statements to the Child Pedagogical Room in the presence of their parents. The Plovdiv District Prosecutor’s Office has been notified, and an investigation is ongoing.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Plovdiv police identify 13 teenagers involved in violent brawl

Police in Plovdiv have identified 13 teenagers, aged 12 to 15, involved in a brawl that moved from a shopping mall to a city boulevard, resulting in injuries and an ongoing investigation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/plovdiv-police-identify-13-teenagers-involved-in-violent-brawl

### 2026-08-17: Plovdiv restaurant owner accused of assaulting 13-year-old boy

A 13-year-old boy was hospitalized in Plovdiv after being allegedly assaulted by a restaurant owner for accidentally entering a storage room.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/plovdiv-restaurant-owner-accused-of-assaulting-13-year-old-boy

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Cite as: Juvenile violence in Plovdiv. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/juvenile-violence-in-plovdiv