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Belgrade Police Arrest Man with Crossbow Following Embassy Attack

Belgrade police arrested a man with a crossbow near a police station two days after an attack at the Israeli embassy. The suspect's backpack contained a crossbow, arrows, and knives. He claimed to be pursued by the mafia and secret services.

02 July 2024 · 17:18 UTC

Belgrade police apprehended a man carrying a crossbow near a police station on Monday, two days after a crossbow attack at the Israeli embassy in Belgrade.

The suspect, not listed as a potential extremist, carried a backpack containing a crossbow, seven arrows, knives, and firecrackers.

He claimed to be pursued by criminal organizations and secret services.

Serbia has been on high alert after a police officer was injured in a crossbow attack at the Israeli embassy, which resulted in the attacker being shot dead.

Police are investigating the motives and additional details of the suspect.