Six arrested at Marko Perković Thompson concert in Croatia amid review of Ustaše symbols

Croatian police arrested six individuals in Zaprešić on Saturday, prior to and at the beginning of a concert by popular singer Marko Perković Thompson. The arrests were made for violations of the Law on Public Order and Peace and the use of pyrotechnics. The event drew an estimated crowd of 30,000 people.

Authorities are currently reviewing video recordings from the concert. This review is specifically looking into potential offenses related to the singing of Ustaše songs and the display of Ustaše symbols, which are associated with Croatia's World War II-era fascist regime. Police stated that all footage is being recorded and will be examined later.

Marija Goatti, spokesperson for the Zagreb Police Department, indicated that it is difficult to make definitive statements until the investigation is complete and the exact nature of any offenses is determined. This cautious approach aims to ensure factual accuracy in any subsequent proceedings.

The concert took place in Zaprešić, a day before the anniversary of another large Thompson concert held at the Zagreb Hippodrome, which organizers claimed drew over 500,000 attendees. Thompson's concerts have often been a focal point for discussions regarding historical symbols and nationalistic sentiment in Croatia.