Zagreb resident shocked by teenagers' aggressive behavior: 'They call us leftists, communists, they want to fight'

A resident of Zagreb has voiced alarm over the aggressive behavior of a group of teenagers, describing an incident where the youths approached him and his friends late at night, hurling insults and political slurs. The resident recounted on Reddit that the group, appearing to be around 14-15 years old, used terms like "leftists" and "communists" and seemed ready for a physical altercation. He questioned how to react to such unprovoked aggression, noting that he perceived this level of hooliganism as a recent development. Many online commenters suggested contacting the police, with some pointing out that minors are restricted from being out unsupervised late at night according to family law. Others attributed the teenagers' behavior to the current political climate, suggesting a normalization of aggressive nationalism. Some users recalled similar incidents from the 1990s, while others expressed concern about the teenagers' apparent embrace of extremist ideologies and potential for future violence. The Zagreb police recently issued a warning to parents about supervising their children during summer holidays, emphasizing the importance of adult guidance in recognizing and mitigating risks.

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They call us leftists, communists, they want to fight.