Serbia detains police officers over alleged use of force against protesters
Summary
Serbian authorities detained nine serving police officers and one former officer over alleged abuse of people held during anti-corruption protests in Belgrade in August 2025. The interior ministry said the officers used force and threats to inflict pain and obtain information; protesters and activists have also accused police of excessive force during demonstrations.Key Facts
- The detentions took place on Wednesday, according to Serbia’s interior ministry.
- The suspects served in an elite police unit; the ministry released only their initials.
- The alleged abuse occurred in a garage at the government compound in central Belgrade on 14–15 August 2025.
- The ministry said the suspects tortured and intimidated several detainees using force and threats.
- The protests followed the 1 November 2024 collapse of a renovated railway station canopy in Novi Sad, which killed 16 people.
- Police used tear gas, crowd-control vehicles and stun grenades to disperse protest crowds.
- Students and activists said police violence caused injuries and psychological trauma.
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