# Zagreb protests and Mate Lukić investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/zagreb-protests-and-mate-luki-investigation
> Updated: 2026-09-11T13:42:21.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Zagreb Police Administration has launched a criminal investigation into Zadar County Councilor Mate Lukić following a protest march in Zagreb. Video footage from the ‘Walk for Lika, Walk for Croatia’ demonstration appears to show Lukić insulting and physically pushing protesters. 

Lukić has confirmed his voice is on the recording and admitted to using profanity, though he denied his behavior was aggressive. The incident took place during large-scale demonstrations regarding environmental issues and waste management in the Lika region, a period marked by heightened political tension and declining popularity for the ruling HDZ party.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Leon Lučić faces attempted murder trial in Croatia

Actor and former officer Leon Lučić denied attempted murder charges in a Zagreb shooting trial, citing PTSD and self-defense against threats as reasons for his actions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/leon-lui-faces-attempted-murder-trial-in-croatia

### 2026-09-06: Mate Lukić under investigation following Zagreb protest incident

Zagreb police are investigating Zadar County Councilor Mate Lukić for allegedly insulting and pushing protesters during a mass demonstration in Zagreb regarding environmental issues in Lika.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mate-luki-under-investigation-following-zagreb-protest-incident

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