# Violent incidents in Skopje

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/violent-incidents-in-skopje
> Updated: 2026-08-14T07:58:51.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

On August 13, 2026, two separate violent incidents were reported in Skopje, North Macedonia.

In the Čento neighborhood of the Centar municipality, an employee at a betting shop was stabbed during an attempted robbery. Emergency medical services transported the victim to the Emergency Center, and police established a heavy presence at the scene to investigate. The severity of the injuries and the identity of the attacker remained unconfirmed.

Separately, at a state institution, a 42-year-old security guard was physically attacked by a 48-year-old woman. The woman reportedly became aggressive toward a police officer who attempted to intervene. The Ministry of Internal Affairs stated that the case is being documented for legal action.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: Skopje state institution incident involves assault on security guard

A woman reportedly attacked a security guard and acted aggressively toward a police officer at a state institution in Skopje.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/skopje-state-institution-incident-involves-assault-on-security-guard

### 2026-08-13: Skopje betting shop employee stabbed during robbery attempt

An employee was stabbed during an attempted robbery at a betting shop in the Centar municipality of Skopje. The victim was taken to an emergency center for treatment.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/skopje-betting-shop-employee-stabbed-during-robbery-attempt

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