Police pursue and arrest suspect after finding injured minor in Zagreb

An incident in Zagreb's Tkalčićeva Street early Friday morning led to a police chase and the arrest of an 18-year-old man. The situation began around 1 a.m. when police received a report of an injured minor in the popular tourist area.

Upon arriving at the scene, officers found a young person with visible head injuries. While gathering information, they learned that a suspect connected to the assault had fled towards Opatovina. Police soon spotted a young man matching the suspect's description. They ordered him to drop glass bottles he was holding.

According to police reports, the 18-year-old initially complied but then suddenly pushed an officer, knocking him to the ground, and attempted to escape. A short pursuit ensued, during which officers apprehended him using force to subdue him, prevent his escape, and make the arrest.

Further investigation revealed the suspect had a blood alcohol level of 1.17 permille at the time of the incident. A police officer sustained minor injuries, while the suspect was unharmed. He is suspected of bodily harm against a minor and coercion against two law enforcement officers. Following the investigation, the 18-year-old was handed over to a detention supervisor and faces criminal charges.