Who was involved in the incident in Sveti Ivan Žabno?

Three men aged 58, 27, and 23 participated in disturbing public order, including independent municipal mayor Nenad Bošnjak.

What exactly happened with the car?

The attackers approached a stopped vehicle containing a 31-year-old and a child, and disturbed public order by shouting, yelling, and striking the car.

What measures were taken against the attackers?

All three were charged with a misdemeanor, were issued restraining orders prohibiting contact with the 31-year-old, and two had their legally owned firearms temporarily confiscated.

Did Mayor Bošnjak comment on the incident?

There is no information available in the sources about whether Mayor Nenad Bošnjak has commented on the event.

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Municipal Mayor Attacks Car with Child Inside, Police Confiscate Weapons

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Independent Mayor of Sveti Ivan Žabno Nenad Bošnjak Among Three Men Who Disturbed Public Order with Shouting and Strikes on Vehicle.

Summary

Independent mayor of Sveti Ivan Žabno, Nenad Bošnjak (58), was among three men who attacked a car with a 31-year-old and a child on August 5, 2026.
The attackers disturbed public order by shouting, yelling, and striking the vehicle, with prior disagreements as the motive.
Police filed misdemeanor charges against all three, imposed restraining orders, and temporarily confiscated legally owned firearms from two of them.

An incident in Sveti Ivan Žabno on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, resulted in misdemeanor charges against three men, including independent municipal mayor Nenad Bošnjak, who attacked a car carrying a 31-year-old driver and a child. According to the police report, the conflict escalated due to previous disagreements.

Approached the Vehicle and Began Striking It

The group of attackers, aged 58, 27, and 23, approached the stopped car and, by shouting, yelling, and physically striking the bodywork, disrupted public order and peace in an extremely rude manner. All three were reported to the authorities for the misdemeanor of disturbing public order and peace.

Precautionary Measures and Seized Weapons

Police officers imposed protective measures on them, prohibiting any approach to the 31-year-old, as well as any form of contact or communication with him. The two older attackers, aged 58 and 27, had their legally owned firearms temporarily confiscated. The ePodravina portal has learned that among the perpetrators was Nenad Bošnjak (58), who serves as the independent mayor of the Municipality of Sveti Ivan Žabno.