Two men from South Mitrovica who were arrested late last week for allegedly trying to coerce a minor girl in Mali Zvecan to enter their car against her will have been released, KoSSev has learned. At the same time, according to our sources, the initial charge of “attempted abduction” has been reclassified as “assault.” The two suspects have been issued a restraining order prohibiting them from approaching the victim.
The incident occurred on Friday, October 10, when the two men from South Mitrovica allegedly attempted to persuade a Serbian minor girl in Mali Zvecan to get into their vehicle.
According to the girl’s testimony for KoSSev, the men returned three times despite her refusals, and part of the encounter was recorded on her mobile phone.
She managed to escape when a family friend happened to drive by and helped her reach her mother.
She also recorded the alleged attackers at that moment, and they reportedly left only after hearing that the police were on their way.
The police confirmed the same evening that two suspects — A.P. (41) and G.M. (36) — had been arrested. They were allegedly under the influence of alcohol and were held for 48 hours on suspicion of “attempted abduction in co-perpetration.”
After their detention expired, the men appeared before a court. According to KoSSev’s findings, although the prosecutor requested a one-month detention, the court rejected the motion.
The suspects were released, and the case will proceed under regular legal procedure.
While they were initially charged with “attempted abduction in co-perpetration,” the charge has reportedly been changed to “assault.”
The court has imposed a restraining order prohibiting contact with the victim, though it remains unclear for how long it will be in force.
KoSSev has reached out to the Basic Court in Mitrovica for more details but has not yet received a response.
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