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Vis mayor knocked out in town center

From Večernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The mayor of Vis, Hrvoje Mratinić, was physically assaulted in the town center, and a 35-year-old suspect has been arrested.
  • The attack occurred in the morning, and the victim sustained minor injuries, with his bicycle also damaged.
  • Local media reports suggest the altercation may be related to disputes over the use of public spaces for cafe terraces, a long-standing issue among Vis residents.

The mayor of the Croatian town of Vis, Hrvoje Mratinić, was physically assaulted in the town center early Wednesday morning. Police have arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with the attack, which occurred at approximately 7:50 a.m.

According to a statement from the Split police, the 49-year-old mayor was lightly injured. Emergency medical services and police officers were dispatched to the scene following the report of the assault. The victim's bicycle was also damaged during the incident.

Local media reports suggest the motive for the attack may stem from ongoing disputes among Vis residents regarding the use of public spaces for outdoor seating at cafes. It is alleged that the mayor attempted to remove benches and cushions used by a local establishment for its patrons. However, police are still investigating the exact cause of the altercation.

The mayor himself was unavailable for comment. The issue of public space usage for cafe terraces has been a point of contention in Vis for some time, highlighting underlying tensions within the community.

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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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