This is how Pionirski Park shooter was arrested: He wounded one man, then blew up gas cylinder

Photo: S.J., Naxi cameras, Telegraf

The Belgrade police arrested V.A. (70) who wounded M.B. (57) in the leg, and then fired a bullet into a gas cylinder that was near a tent in Pionirski Park, Telegraf.rs has learned.

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Accoding to unofficial information, the victim was taken to the intensive care unit of the Emergency Center.

A video of the arrest of the Pionirski Park attacker has surfaced on social networks.

A dozen special police officers surrounded him, with his head turned towards the ground. A gun was found next to him. According to eyewitnesses, the suspect was seen emptying the gun and throwing the bullets into the fire.

The area around the Serbian National Assembly is blocked and at this moment it is not possible to approach it.

A large number of police and firefighters are at the scene.

The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade has been informed about the case. The suspect is charged with attempted murder and causing general danger.

The firefighters have localized a fire that broke out in one of the tents.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will make an unscheduled address today at 13:00 regarding the attack in Pionirski Park, where opponents of anti-government protests and blockades have been camped for months.

(Telegraf.rs)