What exactly happened in Sveti Ivan Žabno?

Three men (aged 58, 27, and 23) approached a stopped car containing a 31-year-old man and a child, and disturbed public order and peace by shouting, making noise, and hitting the vehicle.

What measures did the police take?

The police detained all three men, filed a misdemeanor charge, imposed a prohibition on approaching the 31-year-old, and temporarily seized weapons from two of the attackers.

Is there a criminal charge in addition to the misdemeanor?

Yes, the police are conducting a criminal investigation on suspicion of committing the criminal offense of threats against the 31-year-old.

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Three Men Attack Car with Child in Sveti Ivan Žabno

A.E. · Prije 2h | 2 min

Koprivnica-Križevci police detained men aged 58, 27, and 23 who terrorized a 31-year-old and a child with shouting and hitting the vehicle.

Summary

In Sveti Ivan Žabno, three men physically and verbally attacked a car with a 31-year-old man and a child.
Police filed a misdemeanor charge for disturbing public order and imposed measures prohibiting approach.
Two attackers had their legally owned weapons temporarily seized, and an investigation for the criminal offense of threats is ongoing.

In Sveti Ivan Žabno, a serious public order incident occurred yesterday, August 4, 2026, in the afternoon hours. Three men aged 58, 27, and 23 attacked a stopped car containing a 31-year-old man and a child, the Koprivnica-Križevci police reported.

The police cited earlier disagreements between the parties as the motive for the attack. The attackers approached the vehicle and their behavior caused fear among the occupants.

Disturbed Public Order with Shouting and Hitting

The police explained that the suspects disturbed public order and peace in a particularly brazen and rude manner by shouting, making noise, and hitting the vehicle. All three have been charged with a misdemeanor under Article 6 of the Law on Misdemeanors against Public Order and Peace.

"They disturbed public order and peace in a particularly brazen and rude manner by shouting, making noise, and hitting the vehicle. A misdemeanor charge has been filed against all three men under Article 6 of the Law on Misdemeanors against Public Order and Peace. Precautionary measures prohibiting them from approaching and establishing or maintaining contact with the 31-year-old have been imposed," stated the Koprivnica-Križevci police.

Weapons Seized and Criminal Investigation Launched

In addition to the precautionary measures prohibiting them from approaching and contacting the victim, the police temporarily seized weapons legally owned by the 58-year-old and the 27-year-old. A criminal investigation is currently underway on suspicion of committing the criminal offense of threats against the 31-year-old, to establish all the circumstances of the case.