American Knocks Out 20-Year-Old Near Poljud
Police arrested a 34-year-old U.S. citizen after an altercation at a venue on Mediteranskih Igara Street; the injured Croatian was found to have a broken nose and a bruised eye.
Police arrested a 34-year-old U.S. citizen after an altercation at a venue on Mediteranskih Igara Street; the injured Croatian was found to have a broken nose and a bruised eye.
In the early morning hours of August 6, 2026, a violent physical altercation occurred in Split, leaving a 20-year-old Croatian citizen seriously injured. The Split-Dalmatia Police Department reported that a 34-year-old U.S. citizen was arrested in connection with the attack.
The incident took place around 2:25 a.m. at a hospitality venue on Mediteranskih Igara Street, not far from Poljud Stadium. According to available information, a conflict broke out between two men, and after the scuffle, the 20-year-old Croatian citizen received urgent medical attention at Split's hospital.
A medical examination revealed that the young Croatian had sustained serious bodily injuries. He was diagnosed with a fractured nasal bone and a contusion to the eye. Details about his current health condition and the expected recovery time have not yet been released.
Police officers arrested the 34-year-old U.S. citizen at the scene. A criminal investigation is currently underway against him. The Split-Dalmatia Police Department has announced that the suspect will be handed over to the custody supervisor once the investigation is complete. The motive for the conflict and the events leading up to the altercation are not yet known.
