Minor (15) allegedly attacked another boy with a knife in Valpovo; third boy prevented tragedy?

An alleged knife attack by a 15-year-old boy on another youth at a Valpovo, Croatia, tennis court was reportedly thwarted by a third boy who intervened. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on August 18.

Witness accounts suggest the 15-year-old assailant used fists and kicks before allegedly reaching for a knife. The victim was reportedly being punched and kicked in the head and legs.

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In case of reports of violence among children and youth, the police immediately begin investigations to determine all circumstances of the violent event, establishing its causes, triggers, duration, and consequences. Particularly with a view to preventing secondary victimization of children, we emphasize that investigations related to specific criminal inquiries are confidential.

At a critical moment, another boy stepped in to help the victim. He managed to restrain the alleged attacker until law enforcement arrived at the scene. Police have confirmed they are investigating the incident.

Osijek-Baranja Police stated that when they receive reports of violence among children and youth, they immediately begin investigations to determine all circumstances, causes, triggers, duration, and consequences. They emphasized that investigations related to specific criminal inquiries are confidential, particularly to prevent secondary victimization of children. Police assured that they intervene promptly in such events and take all necessary measures in cooperation with relevant bodies responsible for the well-being of minors, both victims and perpetrators.

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Police intervene promptly in such events and undertake all measures and actions within their jurisdiction in cooperation with all bodies involved in the process of protecting the well-being of minors, both victims and perpetrators.