Four detained after FK Shkendija Arachinovo – FK Tikvesh match in Čair
Police detained four men in Skopje after disturbances at the match; one was found with marijuana and held under the Criminal Code.
Four people were detained after the Prva liga match between FK Shkendija Arachinovo and FK Tikvesh, which was held at the Shkupi stadium in Čair, Skopje, the police said on 1 November 2026.
Police: arrests followed disturbances after the match
In a statement, the Skopje Regional Police said the detentions happened immediately after the fixture and involved four men from Skopje identified by initials and ages as M.A. (33), F.R. (21), M.Đ. (31) and D.J. (36). The men were taken to a police station and reports were drawn up for the recorded offence.
“Today (01.11.2026) police officers from the Skopje Regional Police Department, after the conclusion of the football match between FK Shkendija Arachinovo and FK Tikvesh held at the Shkupi stadium in Čair, detained M.A.(33), F.R.(21), M.Đ.(31) and D.J.(36), all from Skopje, on suspicion of calling for and taking part in a brawl under Article 3 of ZSNNOSN. The persons were taken to a police station and reports were drawn up for the established offence.
During the arrest, marijuana was found on M.A. and he was detained under Article 215 of the Criminal Code. After complete documentation, appropriate charges will be filed.”
The police described the situation after the game as "heated" and said the procedures are ongoing; once documentation is complete, formal charges will be submitted to the competent authorities.
The incident comes during the Prva liga season; the match at the Shkupi stadium in Čair was followed by police intervention and the detentions reported on 01.11.2026.
Photo: press material from the event
